Lactation Consultant | RN Providing Breastfeeding Support

Piedmont Healthcare; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to assess, educate, and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating care using nursing processes and established policies.

Responsibilities include leading education programs for patients and staff, and coordinating lactation services to ensure optimal breastfeeding outcomes in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Graduate of a School of Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education programs and activities to promote patient and community health.
• Coordinate lactation education and support for antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients.
• Monitor and support breastfeeding couplets to prevent and solve problems.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing Preferred

Graduate of a School of Nursing

Tools

RN Licensure in GA

IBCLC Preferred

BLS Certified

NRP Certified

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Lactation Consultant to assess, educate, and support breastfeeding families across antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating care using nursing processes and established policies.

Responsibilities include leading education programs for patients and staff, and coordinating lactation services to ensure optimal breastfeeding outcomes in a hospital setting.