RN, Lactation Consultant

Job Description:

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. The Lactation Consultant will be responsible for maintaining high standards in advanced lactation practice while serving as a resource person for both patients and health care providers. Responsibilities also include assisting in patient/staff education and support in all aspects of lactation management, comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs, identification of outcomes based on the needs assessment and for establishment of a plan of care. REQUIRED:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a RN post-orientation or post-residency training. Minimum of one (1) year experience in lactation.National Certification in Specialty (IBCLC).Advanced problem-solving skills.Certified in American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). PREFERRED:BSN degree in NursingOther preferred RN attributes per unit leadership.