Lactation RN Specialist — IBCLC Pathway

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a dedicated RN Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding education and management across the care team.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, GA RN licensure, and a minimum of two years post-orientation RN experience, plus BLS. Preferred candidates have BSN and lactation certification, with strong collaboration and patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed RN in Georgia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time RN experience post-orientation or post-residency training.
• BLS certification required; other CPR certifications may be unit specific.
• BSN preferred; National Certification in Clinical Specialty preferred; lactation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements standards of care, policies and procedures for breastfeeding management.
• Assists in providing ongoing in-serviced education for neonatal, obstetric, and pediatric staff to enhance professional development of nursing staff and facilitate lactation management.
• Assists in evaluating teaching materials and methods used for antepartum and postpartum breastfeeding teaching.
• Provides telephone counseling to breastfeeding mothers in the community.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and families to promote successful lactation.
• Evaluates and assists with use of breastfeeding aids and equipment.
• Assists in designing individualized patient teaching care plans to promote consistent lactation management.
• Keeps Lactation Coordinator informed of administrative and clinical matters relevant to lactation services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic breastfeeding techniques and management of common breastfeeding problems.
• Conforms to safety practices per hospital policies and reports any equipment issues.

Skills

Breastfeeding counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN license (GA)

BLS certification

Job description

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a dedicated RN Lactation Consultant to support breastfeeding education and management across the care team.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, GA RN licensure, and a minimum of two years post-orientation RN experience, plus BLS. Preferred candidates have BSN and lactation certification, with strong collaboration and patient education skills.