Birth Doula Springfield Specialty Care

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Birth Doula is a community health worker who will work with pregnant and postpartum women and their families. The doula will promote healthy pregnancies breastfeeding and parent-infant attachment. While establishing a trusting relationship with their birthing clients they will provide prenatal labor and postpartum support. They will focus especially on birthing support by providing emotional and educational support during each home visit.

The Birth Doula is an integral member of the overall pregnancy. They will provide culturally sensitive support and serve as a role model for our birthing clients. The Doula is the link for birthing clients to the healthcare system and assist with resource needs in the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Initiate contact as early in pregnancy as possible.

• Establish trusted relationships.

• Visit pregnant and parenting clients in their homes and or other settings that the birthing person is comfortable in.

• Attend prenatal appointments with pregnantclient as needed.

• Prepare birthing clients for labor and delivery experiences and for their new parenting role.

• Attend and support the mother and family through early labor by phone and active labor and delivery at birth location.

• Support the mother and family after delivery to assistwith breastfeeding bonding etc.

• Collect required documentation from prenatal visits labor/births and Postpartum visits.

• Visit the birthing client-baby pair within 24 hours of discharge.

• Maintain postpartum contact for 12 months to support breastfeeding guide infant care and provide continued emotional support (or 6 months if previously received services).

• Advocate and monitor birthing client-baby pairs medical needs.

• Develop and stay connected with older and newly developed relationships with community partners including medical care providers.

• Maintain confidentiality of families served.

• Recognize limitations of the role and make appropriate referrals.

• Work cooperatively with other staff and serve as a resource to them.

• Participate in interdisciplinary and/or interagency meetings as required.

• As a mandated reporter intervene immediately when the client is in an unsafe environment. Intervene in times of crisis and handles required reporting of incidents of child abuse/neglect.

• Ability to carry out delegated tasks and assignments from peers and supervisors.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Doula Certification in State of Practice (required within 30 days of hire)

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Work Experience

Experience as an NA STNA MA or equivalent (preferred)

2 years of recent experience as a birth doula (preferred)

Training

Doulas of North America (DONA) certified training session (preferred)

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Required to meet on call requirements.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Hazards

Use of Latex products

Skills

Must be self-motivated

Good communicator

Teamwork and Collaboration

Ability to juggle many tasks

Comfort going into homes and other off-site locations

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .