Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Doula PRN with Portsmouth Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage).
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Portsmouth Regional Hospital family! We are looking for an enthusiastic Certified Doula PRN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified Doula provides supportive care for patients within the scope of practice as defined by their certification, in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team using recognized doula supportive techniques. The doulas care supplements the care given by medical providers. The doula does not provide nursing care.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Administrative:
- Coordinate schedule with doula team and provide copy to manager.
- Lead doula team meetings.
- Coordinate orientation of new doulas including doula-intern.
- Assign primary doula to patients.
- Coordinate with manager/director as needed for doula program.
Antepartum and Intrapartum:
- Provides the laboring woman help and advice on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage, movement and positioning.
- Stays with the woman throughout labor giving reassurance and encouragement.
- Facilitates communication and a cooperative relationship between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers.
Post Partum:
- Has knowledge of lactation and how to assist and support the mother with breastfeeding.
- Support the mother and family with integration of the newborn into the family.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Certified Labor Support Doula must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
- High School Graduate / GED.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Certified Doula PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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