Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

1d•$45 - $52

About The Position

Educates new mothers on all phases of breastfeeding, including reasons for breastfeeding, care while breastfeeding, and information on how to breastfeed. Assists with the processes of expressing milk and using breast pumps. Provides support to patients and responds to questions. Assists physicians in diagnosing breast disease and advises physicians of physical conditions affecting a new mother that may impact her ability to breastfeed. May provide training to other staff. Works with the manager to formulate a professional development plan, attends educational in-services as appropriate, and participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Performs other related duties as required. The role requires graduation from a certified nursing school, an active, unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board, and BLS certification. Physical demands include lifting up to 10 pounds, carrying small articles, occasional standing and walking, frequent sitting, and close eye work. Work conditions and environmental exposures vary by work area and tasks and may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, patient-care or handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel, and use of personal protective equipment, including respirators.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified nursing school.
Valid, active, unencumbered nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
BLS certification.
Inpatient lactation experience.

Responsibilities

Educate new mothers on breastfeeding, including its benefits, care while breastfeeding, and breastfeeding techniques.
Assist with expressing milk and using breast pumps.
Support patients and respond to their questions.
Assist physicians in diagnosing breast disease.
Advise physicians of physical conditions affecting a new mother that may impact her ability to breastfeed.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional development plan.
Attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to stay informed about current trends, practices, and developments.
May train other staff.
Perform other related duties as required.