Lactation Consultant & Family Support Educator

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital invites a skilled lactation consultant to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum and neonatal units. This RN-led role emphasizes care planning, education, and coordination within standard nursing practice.

Applicants should have RN licensure in Georgia, nursing education experience, and 2+ years in Maternal Child areas; IBCLC or breastfeeding counselor credentials are preferred. The position is based on-site at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing.
• RN license (GA) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• IBCLC certification preferred.
• Breastfeeding counselor certification 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the breastfeeding couplet and plan care.
• Provide lactation education, support to antepartum, postpartum and neonatal patients.
• Monitor and address breastfeeding issues and create a supportive environment for families.

Education

Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing

RN license (GA)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

IBCLC Certification (Preferred)

Breastfeeding counselor Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital invites a skilled lactation consultant to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum and neonatal units. This RN-led role emphasizes care planning, education, and coordination within standard nursing practice.

Applicants should have RN licensure in Georgia, nursing education experience, and 2+ years in Maternal Child areas; IBCLC or breastfeeding counselor credentials are preferred. The position is based on-site at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.