Department:
09124 GCMG Womens Services: Care Division Administration - Administration Operations
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
40 hours/week
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Major Responsibilities:
Provide information, education, and resources that will prepare the participating patient and the family for the birth process.
Initiate contact with participating patients following enrollment.
Attend prenatal appointments with participating patients when appropriate.
Provide labor & delivery and post-partum support to participating patients.
Provide on-going support and information to participating patients.
Collaborate effectively with ambulatory and hospital teammates and clinicians.
Assist families in initiating and strengthening the parent-child relationship.
Maintain appropriate documentation of all participating patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
Flexible scheduling, including on-call coverage, to attend births of assigned participating patients.
Provide back-up assistance to other doulas.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Completion of an approved training and/or certification program
Education Required:
Associate’s Degree.
Experience Required:
Typically requires at least two years of relevant childbirth or women’s health experience. Mother/baby in a maternal health setting and/or previous experience as a doula.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Knowledge of childbirth techniques, positioning, and comfort measures.
Ability to collaborate with care team.
Ability to learn about and work with community agencies.
Knowledge of breastfeeding support. Certified Lactation Counselor preferred.
Computer skills required.
Ability to travel between different sites of care, including ambulatory clinics and hospitals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
Availability to be on-call as needed.
Flexible hours to meet participating patients’ needs.
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
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Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
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Incentive pay for select positions
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Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
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Paid Time Off programs
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Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
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Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
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Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
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Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
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Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
The doula is responsible for promoting healthy pregnancies, breastfeeding, and developing a strong parent-infant attachment while providing respectful care to all. The doula works in ambulatory, hospital and virtual settings to provide prenatal, labor & delivery and post-partum support services.
