Birth Doula – (Experienced Doulas)

Are you interested in working at Magnet-designated UPMC Hamot Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation – and we’re one of them! For more than a century, UPMC has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next passionate employee to join the team.

What can you Expect as a Birth Doula?

With equity and inclusiveness as core values, you will work to provide a safe space for all expectant and laboring families. We use a team-based approach to work with birthing persons during their pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.

You will provide doula services to pregnant women by attending patient’s births at hospitals or the birth center to provide continuous physical, informational, and emotional support. You will complete postpartum visit(s) in the hospital, home, at health care centers, or other public community settings as agreed to by patients. You will complete prenatal visits as needed and maintain regular telephone contact with community doulas following births attended, and the on-call service. Communication between the team doulas/staff is key for on-call shifts, attending monthly staff meetings and attend continued education opportunities. The birth doula will complete work in multiple urban sites, with frequent travel within the city. 

As a birth doula, you will provide knowledgeable breastfeeding support and refer clients to lactation support when appropriate, sign up for at least four 12-hour on-call shifts per month (scheduled in advance), and attend required meetings and in-services (i.e., monthly Birth Doula meeting, and new Doula orientation). Birth doulas provide continuous doula services that meet the DONA International Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics to women during their births as well as follow program protocols for after-hours and weekend calls; coordinate as needed with the on-call supervisor, answering service, and community doula for clients whose birth it will be attended by the birth doula. You will complete birth packet and first postpartum visit and visit sheet (turn in to office w/in one week of birth).

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

How does UPMC Support our Employees?

UPMC is committed to investing in our employees – financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our employees:

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000* per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (*amount varies based on job title and status)
• An incomparable Total Rewards package
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts/Hours: You will work on-call 12-hour shifts at least 4 times/month which may include off shifts, weekends, and holidays. If called in during the shift, you could work up to 12 hours with a patient during the birth experience. Hours and travel are subject to change based on business needs.

*Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

Purpose:
Provide doula services to pregnant women by attending patient’s births at hospitals or a birth center to provide continuous physical, informational, and emotional support. Complete postpartum visit(s) in the hospital, home, at health care centers, or other public community settings as agreed to by patients. Complete prenatal visits as needed. Maintain regular telephone contact with community doulas following births attended, the on-call service. Communicate regularly with all team doulas and staff to sign up for on call shifts, attend monthly staff meetings and attend continued education opportunities. Complete work in multiple sites as needed, with frequent travel possible.

Requires a minimum of four on-call shifts per month and 2 staff meetings. 

Responsibilities:

• Sign up for at least four 12-hour on-call shifts per month (scheduled in advance).
• Provide continuous doula services that meet the DONA International Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics to women during their births.
• Review each birth attended with Supervisor, Lead Doula or Community Doula assigned to client, per Birth Circle protocol. If client is not assigned prior to birth, review birth with Supervisor, Lead Doula or Community Doula assigned to follow up.
• Meet individually with Lead Doula for case-management and to monitor paperwork completion, as needed.
• Follow program protocols for after-hours and weekend calls; coordinate as needed with the on-call supervisor, answering service and community doula for clients whose birth will be attended by the birth doula.
• Complete first post-partum visit.
• Provide knowledgeable breastfeeding support and refer clients to lactation support as available and when appropriate.
• Complete birth packet and first postpartum visit sheet (turn in to office w/in one week of birth).
• Complete and turn in timesheet as scheduled.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant records.
• Attend required meetings and in-services (i.e., monthly Birth Doula meeting, and new Doula orientation).
• Check UPMC email regularly for on-call changes, updates, and staff communication.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.*Performs other duties as assigned.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours!

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