Doula (Per Diem) NHMP Southern OBGYN Poughkeepsie, NY

Nuvance Health

Job Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 26 - 50

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Medical Practice

Job Summary

Description

Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt.

Title:Doula (Per Diem) - NHMP Southern OB/GYN - Poughkeepsie NY

Credentials required: * Doula Certification-DONA

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:

1 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.

2. Provides comfort measures to laboring women in the form of positioning massage ambulation hydration and nutrition & facilities rest.

3. Supports patients families throughout the labor process.

4. Facilitates patients wishes and birth plans. Does this in collaboration with patient RNs & MDs.

5. Works from a call schedule. Makes self available to be called in for deliveries 24/7 on a rotating basis.

6. Facilitates mother/infant bonding after delivery. Accomplished by supporting skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding.

7. Conducts patient tours of FBC on a scheduled basis. Assists childbirth educators in childbirth classes.

8. Attends monthly staff meetings participates in committee meetings on FBC assists coordinator with administrative tasks assigned.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

Required:High School diploma and completion of the DONA (Doulas of North America) or CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) in person class.

Adheres to Hospital Behavioral Standards. Requires excellent communication skills.

Certification:Either DONA (Doulas of North America) or CAPPA certification (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association). Must complete the IN PERSON workshop.
Desired: Associate degree preferred.

Per Diem Doulas have a 24-hour call. When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.

Credentials required:* Doula Certification-DONA

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!

DescriptionPosition at Nuvance Health Med Practice PCAt Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of conn...