Lactation Consultant & Family Support Nurse

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

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. You will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the standard nursing process and educate both patients and staff.

Requires GA RN licensure with 2+ years maternal-child nursing experience; IBCLC preferred or equivalent breastfeeding certification; BLS and NRP certifications are required to ensure high‑quality lactation services.

Qualifications

• RN license required in Georgia.
• IBCLC credential preferred or breastfeeding counselor certification.
• BLS and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate lactation needs and provide care planning.
• Educate and support antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients.
• Coordinate lactation support and monitor for breastfeeding problems.

Skills

Lactation education

Patient education

Nursing care

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing Preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required

RN - Georgia State Licensure Required

IBCLC Preferred or certification as a breast feeding counselor

BLS Certification Required

NRP Certification Required

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to assess and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. You will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the standard nursing process and educate both patients and staff.

Requires GA RN licensure with 2+ years maternal-child nursing experience; IBCLC preferred or equivalent breastfeeding certification; BLS and NRP certifications are required to ensure high‑quality lactation services.