Lactation Consultant - Night Shift
Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) · Riverdale, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Role Overview The Lactation Consultant is responsible for assessing and evaluating breastfeeding couples, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on these assessments. They provide and coordinate lactation assistance, education, and support to antepartum, postpartum, and neonatal patients of all ages, ensuring an environment that promotes successful breastfeeding. The role includes monitoring and addressing breastfeeding issues, offering patient and staff education, and supporting lactation management practices. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality educational programs to promote patient and community health across the lifecycle.Develop staff education initiatives aligned with identified learning needs to enhance patient care. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing school; Bachelor's Degree preferred.Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in Maternal-Child health or 1 year of relevant education experience.Current RN license in the state of practice; IBCLC certification or breastfeeding counseling certification preferred.Additional certifications include BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).