Lactation Consultant: Expert Breastfeeding Support & Education

Piedmont Healthcare; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a dedicated Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role emphasizes education, assessment, planning, and coordination of lactation care within nursing practice.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient education and evidence-based lactation support, while maintaining compliance with Georgia licensure and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current GA RN license required.
• IBCLC certification preferred.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lactation education and support to antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients.
• Assess and monitor breastfeeding couplets and address problems.
• Coordinate lactation services with nursing staff and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing

Education delivery

Lactation support

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a dedicated Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role emphasizes education, assessment, planning, and coordination of lactation care within nursing practice.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient education and evidence-based lactation support, while maintaining compliance with Georgia licensure and hospital policies.