Lactation Consultant: Family-Centered Breastfeeding Support

Wellstar Health Systems; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide expert breastfeeding support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will assess feeding, develop care plans, and mentor teams as part of a multidisciplinary hospital-based program.

The role requires IBCLC certification or completion within 1 year, 2+ years of breastfeeding experience, and strong communication. Join us to promote family-centered care and improve breastfeeding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates Health Science or Associates Nursing or Bachelors in a related field.
• IBCLC certification within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 2 years breastfeeding/Lactation experience.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Lactation Consults: assess infant feeding, provide care plans, and coordinate referrals.
• Outpatient Lactation Consults: history intake, assessment, and follow-up planning.
• Phone Consultations: follow-up with NICU mothers and outpatients; address concerns.
• Professional activities: maintain confidentiality and mentor peers.

Skills

Judgment under supervision

Breastfeeding support

Breastfeeding assessment

Team communication

Breastfeeding education

Phone counseling

Computer skills

General duties

Education

Associates Health Science or Associates Nursing or Bachelors (related)

IBCLC certification within 1 year

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Lactation Consultant to provide expert breastfeeding support across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will assess feeding, develop care plans, and mentor teams as part of a multidisciplinary hospital-based program.

The role requires IBCLC certification or completion within 1 year, 2+ years of breastfeeding experience, and strong communication. Join us to promote family-centered care and improve breastfeeding outcomes.