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Job Summary:

A doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to individuals before, during, and after childbirth. They work alongside doctors, midwives, and other healthcare providers to ensure the birthing process is enhanced for the well being of the patient. Doulas do not provide medical care or make medical decisions. They do not perform clinical tasks like monitoring the baby’s heartbeat or taking vital signs.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide continuous emotional reassurance and encouragement to the birthing person.

Create a calm and supportive environment to reduce stress and anxiety.

Offer evidence-based information about the birth process, pain management options, and postpartum care.

Help the birthing person and their partner understand their options and prepare for labor.

Assist with comfort measures during labor, such as breathing techniques, massage, and positioning.

Help the birthing person with relaxation and pain management strategies.

Support the birthing person in communicating their preferences and decisions to medical staff.

Help advocate for the birthing person's birth plan and wishes during labor.

Stay with the birthing person throughout labor and delivery, providing constant support during the entire process.

Offer emotional support in the early days after birth.

Assist with breastfeeding and newborn care, such as helping with latch and positioning.

Help partners feel more involved and confident during the birth process.

Offer guidance on how partners can be most helpful during labor.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Must have a strong ability to listen and provide emotional support in high-stress situations.

Familiarity with childbirth processes, comfort measures, and postpartum care. Ability to communicate effectively with the birthing person, their family, and the healthcare team.

Required Education:

High School Graduate or GED

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Completion of certification for Doulas is required.

The hourly rate for this position is $33.00.

Hourly Rate: $18.16 - $26.95 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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