Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship & leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a dedicated nurse educator to instruct new mothers on breastfeeding across all stages, including feeding techniques and milk expression. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to support patient care, monitor developments, and contribute to professional growth plans.

Responsibilities include in-services, mentoring, and advising on physical conditions affecting lactation, with opportunities to train colleagues and participate in ongoing professional activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified nursing school.
• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Educates new mothers on all phases of breastfeeding including reasons for breast feeding, care while breast feeding, and information on how to breastfeed.
• Assists with processes and expressing of milk using breast pumps.
• Provides support to patients and responds to questions.
• Assists physicians in diagnosing breast disease.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Advises physicians of any physical conditions affecting the new mother that impact on ability to breast feed.
• May provide training to other staff.

Education

Graduate of a certified nursing school

Job description

Overview

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more!

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more!

Description

Job Summary: Educates new mothers on all phases of breastfeeding including reasons for breast feeding, care while breast feeding, and information on how to breastfeed. Assists with processes and expressing of milk using breast pumps. Provides support to patients and responds to questions. Assists physicians in diagnosing breast disease. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Advises physicians of any physical conditions affecting the new mother that impact on ability to breast feed. May provide training to other staff. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Required Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a certified nursing school. Licensure: Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Certifications: BLS certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Light 1-10 lbs): 0-33% of the work day (occasionally), negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently), negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, occasional standing & walking, frequent sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock , floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.