Per Diem Doula - Samaritan Hospital

Doula Position

A doula is a non-clinical companion who supports an individual through labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Doulas are trained to provide continuous, individualized care as well as physical and emotional support to birthing people and their families. In close collaboration with the birthing team (midwives, nurses, and physicians) doulas work to offer safe, high quality and culturally sensitive care to all patients giving birth at SPHP at every stage of their labor, birth/postpartum process. Upon hire, doulas can enjoy flexible scheduling, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues, and much more!

Required criteria include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Doula certification from an accredited Doula training program.
• 1 year in childbirth education, labor support, or breastfeeding education and support DONA International certification or obtain within six months from hire
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent customer service skills

Limitations in the Role of the Doula

A doula is not permitted to undertake any of the following and does not:

• Diagnose medical conditions or give medical advice.
• Perform any type of clinical task or conduct any type of physical or behavioral assessment or exam.
• Administer medications.
• Interfere with medical treatment.

When appropriate and possible, relationship will be started with a Doula prior to admission to the hospital so that education and planning for birth experience can take place.

Services provided during labor and delivery may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• At the birthing persons request, be present at the birth and remain through the immediate postpartum period.
• Offer help and guidance on measures for comfort and pain relief such as breathing, relaxation, movement, positioning and comforting touch.
• Be an advocate. Provide emotional support and act as a facilitator to assist in communication with hospital staff.
• Provide immediate postpartum support and initiation of breastfeeding, as needed (if applicable and trained to provide such breastfeeding support).

Postpartum services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Discuss the birth experience.
• Discuss importance of postpartum physician/midwife follow up.
• Ask if the infants first wellness checkup has been made and, if not, encourage the member to do so.
• Be supportive of preferred infant feeding method. If breastfeeding, provide support (if so trained) with latching and positioning.
• Discuss importance of adequate rest for the member.
• Assist in prioritizing offers of help from friends and extended family.
• Assist the member in understanding baby cues and suggest techniques for soothing the baby.
• Demonstrate and have the member provide a return demonstration of infant care.
• Educate the member on infant carrying devices available.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.