Description
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC
Doula (Per Diem) - Poughkeepsie NY
Summary:
We areseekingan experienced and compassionate Doula to provide emotional and physical support to expectantbirthingpeople and their families throughout the prenatal labor & birth and postpartum process.The Doula will see patients in our OB office for prenatal and postpartum visits as well as attend deliveries as a birth doula on Labor and Delivery at the hospital.This position will be a per diem birth doula role employed by Nuvance Health with an on-call scheduling model.
Doula Duties and Responsibilities
- Help birthing people prepare for labor and childbirth including providing physical and emotional support during labor and delivery.
- Provide breastfeeding support andassistancewith newborn care.
- Educate and inform expecting parents on birthing options and techniques.
- Assistwith creating and following a postpartum plan.
- Assistwith postnatal care and recovery.
- Makeappropriate referralsto community resources and other professionals.
- See patients in the Nuvance obstetric office for prenatal and postpartum visits.
- Attend births at Nuvance hospitals as a doula
Doula Requirements and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Compassionate and caring attitude
- Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals.
- Reliable and on-time for work
Preferred Skills
- Experience as a doula (training can be completed on the job)
- Knowledge of childbirth techniques labor support techniques and postpartum care
- CPR/AED training (can be completed on the job)
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS
Physical: Sitting standing and walking forlong periodsof time.
Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly