Lactation Consultant RN - Breastfeeding Support Specialist

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

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.