Lactation Consultant: Empowering Breastfeeding Families

Piedmont Healthcare; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Educator/Nurse to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal populations. The role emphasizes education, coordination of lactation services, and adherence to nursing practice standards.

The position entails developing and delivering lactation education programs for patients and staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize breastfeeding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• RN license in GA required or equivalent multistate licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality education programs to patients and staff according to nursing policies.
• Coordinate lactation support and patient education across antepartum, post-partum, and neonatal care.
• Monitor and support breastfeeding couplets to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems.

Skills

Nursing

Education delivery

Family education

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing Preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required

Graduate of a School of Nursing Required

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Educator/Nurse to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal populations. The role emphasizes education, coordination of lactation services, and adherence to nursing practice standards.

The position entails developing and delivering lactation education programs for patients and staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize breastfeeding outcomes.