Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Salary
$27 / HOUR
The Transitions of Care Doula provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing individuals throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods. Additionally, the role involves coordinating post-discharge care plans and facilitating communication between families and the clinical healthcare team.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of active experience as a certified doula. The position requires a Certified Labor Support Doula or End-of-Life Doula certification and a BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification.
A day in the life of a Transitions of Care Doula at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Doula Support & Patient Advocacy :Provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families through the prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum period. Advocate for patient choices and preferences, communicating effectively with the registered nurse and other members of the clinical care team. Collaborate with the patient's provider, nurses, and hospital staff to ensure seamless and personalized care. Labor and Birth Support Provide continuous, uninterrupted support throughout active labor and delivery. Provides physical support by suggesting position changes, applying counter-pressure and massage, assisting with hydrotherapy (tub/shower when approved by healthcare team), and ensuring the client is hydrated and nourished. Gives emotional support by providing a calm, reassuring presence, offering encouragement and affirmations, and helping the client work through fear and anxiety. Transition of Care Coordination Assess patients' post-discharge needs, considering social needs, to develop an individualized postpartum transition plan. Facilitate communication between the family and the healthcare team to remove barriers to a safe and timely discharge. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of community resources and provide families with referrals, including but not limited to: OB-Gyn, pediatrician, or other specialists follow-up appointments. Lactation support (IBCLCs, CLCs) and feeding clinics. Behavioral health resources, including support groups. Transportation and financial assistance programs. Provide patient-centered education on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and early parenthood. Professional & Team Responsibilities Adhere to all HMH policies and guidelines, including infection control and safety protocols. Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds to identify and address potential barriers to discharge and patient well-being. Document all support and resources provided in a timely and professional manner in accordance with department protocols. Ensure close communication with providers and nurses regarding any modifications to the care plan. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Minimum of 1 or more years of active experience as a certified Doula in the last 3 years. This regional position requires reliable transportation for travel throughout the service area and 24/7 availability to provide in-person support for patients during labor. Knowledge of social needs and their impact on maternal and infant outcomes. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide culturally competent, patient-centered support with a high degree of empathy and professionalism. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize tasks and act professionally under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical or community-based experience as a practicing doula. Experience working within a hospital or clinical setting. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as EPIC. Bilingual skills. Licenses and Certifications Required: Certified Labor Support Doula or End-of-Life Doula Professional Certification. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Dual certification as both a Birth and Postpartum Doula. Additional certifications, such as Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Childbirth Educator (CBE), or in perinatal mental health. A professional license in a related field (e.g., LPN, Social Work). Interpreter training (If bilingual). If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $27.13 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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