Doula (Per Diem)

Medical Practice Poughkeepsie, New York


Description

Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Doula (Per Diem) - Poughkeepsie, NY

Summary
 
Provides continuous emotional and physical support for a woman in labor and her immediate family. This support spans the duration of the labor and during the postpartum period. Per Diem Doulas have a 24 hour call.  When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.
Responsibilities
 
  • Attends laboring women for the entire length of their labor in order to provide continuity, an average of 12 hours' time, up to a 24 hour duration.
  • Provides comfort measures to laboring women in the form of positioning, massage, ambulation, hydration and nutrition & facilities rest.
  • Supports patients' families throughout the labor process.
  • Facilitates patients' wishes and birthplans. Does this in collaboration with patient, RNs & MDs.
  • Works from a call schedule. Makes self available to be called in for deliveries 24/7 on a rotating basis.
  • Facilitates mother/infant bonding after delivery. Accomplished by supporting skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding.
  • Conducts patient tours on a scheduled basis. Assists childbirth educators in childbirth classes.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings, participates in committee meetings, assists coordinator with administrative tasks assigned.
  • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience Required:
 
  • High School diploma
  • Completion of the DONA (Doulas of North America), CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) or any other accredited Doula program.
  • Adheres to Hospital Behavioral Standards.
  • Requires excellent communication skills.
  • Per Diem Doulas have a 24 hour call.  When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.
Education Skills Experience Preferred:
 
  • Doula Certification from an accredited Doula program
  • Experience as a doula (training can be completed on the job)  
  • Knowledge of childbirth techniques, labor support techniques, and postpartum care 
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS 
Physical: Sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. 
Mental: Moderate stress 

Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly, commensurate with experience