Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
Title: Doula - NHMP Norwalk Midwifery Services - Per Diem (Office and call shifts 24/7, nights, weekends, holidays)
Summary: Provides emotional and physical support to expectant birthing people and their families throughout the prenatal, labor & birth, and postpartum process (Inpatient & Outpatient). 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.
- Per Diem Doulas have a 24-hour call. When called into a birth they stay with the patient through the labor and delivery.
Responsibilities:-
Help birthing people prepare for labor and childbirth, including providing physical and emotional support during labor and delivery.
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Provide breastfeeding support and assistance with newborn care.
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Educate and inform expecting parents on birthing options and techniques.
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Assist with creating and following a postpartum plan.
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Assist with postnatal care and recovery.
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Make appropriate referrals to community resources and other professionals.
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See patients in the Northwell market obstetric office for prenatal and postpartum visits.
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Attend births at Northwell market hospitals as a doula
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Attends monthly staff meetings, participates in committee meetings.
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Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to position and employment at Northwell Health.
Performs other duties as assigned
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Doula Requirements and Qualifications:
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Completion of a Doula certification program (in person preferred) that meets requirements for Connecticut/New York Medicaid Doula Reimbursement
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High School Diploma or GED
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Basic computer literacy
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
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Compassionate and caring attitude
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Able to work effectively with clients and other professionals.
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Reliable and on-time for work
Preferred Skills:
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Experience as a Doula
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Knowledge of childbirth techniques, labor support techniques, and postpartum care
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CPR/AED training (can be completed on the job)
Physical & mental factors:
Physical: Sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. May exert up to 50LBs force
Mental: Moderate stress
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 hourly, commensurate with experience.
