Lactation Care Specialist — Education & Support

Piedmont Healthcare; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a Nurse specializing in lactation to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation care using standard nursing processes and hospital policies.

The candidate should have RN licensure in Georgia (multistate possible) and training in lactation; IBCLC or breast-feeding counseling certification is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Georgia required; NLC/IBCLC preferred.
• IBCLC certification preferred or breast-feeding counselor certification preferred
• Current GA RN license required and multistate licensure accepted

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate breastfeeding couples; plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Provide lactation education and support to antepartum, post-partum, and neonatal patients.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing

Graduate of a School of Nursing

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a Nurse specializing in lactation to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation care using standard nursing processes and hospital policies.

The candidate should have RN licensure in Georgia (multistate possible) and training in lactation; IBCLC or breast-feeding counseling certification is strongly preferred.