Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Education Lead

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an experienced RN lactation consultant to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation care for antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients. You will coordinate lactation support services, educate families, and work within nursing policies to promote successful breastfeeding outcomes.

The role emphasizes teaching patients and staff, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring high-quality lactation care across the continuum, including adolescent and adult patients

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years of clinical nursing in area of specialty required.
• 1 year of education experience required.
• 2 years experience in Maternal Child area required.
• RN license in Georgia (state licensure) required.
• IBCLC preferred or breastfeeding counselor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation education, support, and care planning for antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients.
• Monitor and resolve breastfeeding problems and support families.
• Educate staff and patients on lactation management and nursing care processes.

Skills

Lactation education

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Team coordination

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an experienced RN lactation consultant to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate lactation care for antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients. You will coordinate lactation support services, educate families, and work within nursing policies to promote successful breastfeeding outcomes.

The role emphasizes teaching patients and staff, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring high-quality lactation care across the continuum, including adolescent and adult patients