Lactation & Perinatal Care Educator (RN-IBCLC)

Coffee Regional Medical C; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA seeks an experienced RN Perinatal Educator to provide education to OB patients and breastfeeding support to new mothers, delivering safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires IBCLC certification with 5+ years of experience, RN licensure in good standing, ability to work under pressure, strong communication, and confidentiality in a collaborative health care team.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years experience with IBCLC certification.
• RN license in good standing with the GA Board of Nursing.
• Experience in perinatal and lactation education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Upholds the standards of the IBCLC profession by working within the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct and the Clinical Competencies for IBCLC Practice.
• Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding by educating women, families, health professionals and the community about breastfeeding and human lactation.
• Provides competent services for mothers and families by performing comprehensive maternal, child and feeding assessments and developing individualized feeding plans.
• Reports truthfully and fully to the mother and/or infant’s primary health care provider and to the health care system, retaining records as required by local jurisdiction.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team to deliver coordinated services to families.

Skills

IBCLC certification

5+ years experience

English proficiency

critical thinking

communication skills

confidentiality

light lifting

OSHA guidelines

Education

RN License in Good Standing

Job description

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA seeks an experienced RN Perinatal Educator to provide education to OB patients and breastfeeding support to new mothers, delivering safe, evidence-based care.

The role requires IBCLC certification with 5+ years of experience, RN licensure in good standing, ability to work under pressure, strong communication, and confidentiality in a collaborative health care team.