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

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 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s 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 America’s 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 everyone’s 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 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. Provides comfort measures to laboring women in the form of positioning, massage, ambulation, hydration and nutrition & facilities rest. Supports patients' families throughout the labor process. Facilities patients' wishes and birth plans. Does this in collaboration with patient, RNs & MDs. Works from a call schedule. Makes self available to be called in for deliveries 24/7 on a rotating basis. Facilitates mother/infant bonding after delivery. Accomplished by supporting skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding. Conducts patient tours of FBC on a scheduled basis. Assists childbirth educators in childbirth classes. Attends monthly staff meetings, participates in committee meetings on FBC, assists coordinator with administrative tasks assigned. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information and qualifications 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, we’re 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr