Lactation Consultant: Family-Centered Breastfeeding Expert

Piedmont Healthcare; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a registered nurse specialized in lactation to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding support across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients. You will provide education and coordinate lactation services following nursing processes and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ongoing patient education, and ensuring a supportive environment for breastfeeding families, consistent with nursing standards and

Qualifications

• RN with Georgia licensure required.
• IBCLC certification preferred or pursuing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• NRP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the breastfeeding couplet care using the nursing process.
• Provide and coordinate lactation education and support to antepartum, post-partum, and neonatal patients.
• Monitor lactation care and educate staff and families to promote successful breastfeeding.

Skills

Lactation education

Patient education

Nursing assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing Preferred

Graduate of a School of Nursing Required

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a registered nurse specialized in lactation to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate breastfeeding support across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients. You will provide education and coordinate lactation services following nursing processes and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, ongoing patient education, and ensuring a supportive environment for breastfeeding families, consistent with nursing standards and