Doula - Maternal Health Program

Job Description:

A qualified Doula is able to be immersed in the world of birth work by encouraging and promoting empowerment through pregnancy, providing physical, emotional, and educational support to the birthing parent and their families during prenatal, labor and postpartum care periods in Rural Communities and Maternal Deserts. In this position, the doula provides support throughout the pregnancy and up to three (3) months postpartum.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Part time (20 budgeted hours). 20 hours a week rotating days of the week based on patient needs.
• Unit/Location: This will be a community-based position where Doula will be making home visitations with patients and also coming into a leased space in Morgan County.
• Additional Information: Must live in Morgan County. Preferring 3 years of Doula experience.

Intermountain Doula expectations include:

Listening to the concerns and questions of the birthing parent and family in a kind, non-judgmental manner and offering the best possible advice based on your knowledge of the latest high-quality evidence in relevant pregnancy, birth, and postpartum topics. This includes advice in conjunction with the best practices maintained by the care team. Staying within the scope of practice as a Doula and abiding by the DONA Code of Ethics Attending prenatal meetings (Up to 2 prenatal visits), including at least one face to face visit to develop a relationship with the patient, immediate family, establish birth preferences and goals and develop a birthing plan. Remaining with the mother throughout the active labor phase and providing physical and emotional support during and after childbirth if included in the patients' preferences. (Up to 12-hour labor support and Doula attendance at labor and delivery.) Providing practical support and advice to the mother after childbirth. (Up to 2 postpartum visits) Visiting the home of the patient once they have been discharged and assisting with the care of the baby while the mother heals. (Example could be helping organize the nursery, running an errand, assisting with lactation or feeding needs and / or meal preparation.) Keeping up to date on childbirth support, birthing techniques, and pre- and post-natal care by conducting research, networking with other Doulas and mothers, and maintaining regular education session attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• DONA International, ICEA Birth Doula (or comparable)
• Must possess and maintain applicable state licensure and/or certification required to practice as a doula in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Must meet all state-specific regulatory, certification, and training requirements applicable to the geographic area of practice.
• Previous Childbirth Experience
• Current Driver's License, Reliable Transportation and Maintains Current Insurance
• Availability to support birthing parents in labor whenever labor occurs daytime, nighttime, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to travel throughout the Rural Community of the program and complete home visits
• Provides doula services in accordance with applicable state regulations, certification requirements, and organizational policies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Commitment to and passion for supporting birthing parents and their families
• The ability to remain calm, multitask and provide emotional support and incorporate cultural competency with all birthing parents
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships within the professional birth community

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information and assess patient needs

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.74 - $41.28

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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