Birth Doula

Nadia Care • Nashville, TN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nadia Care is seeking a certified Birth Doula to serve as a trusted partner and advocate for expectant mothers in the Memphis area. This role is crucial in improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys by providing compassionate, trust-based engagement and wrap-around support. Nadia Care aims to address social needs not typically covered by obstetricians, leveraging technology for virtual and in-person support. The organization's mission is to improve maternal and birth outcomes, particularly for underserved communities, by offering care navigation, doula support, and assistance with lactation, nutrition, housing, and transportation.

Requirements

• Valid Doula Certification
• Deep knowledge of childbirth, non-medical pain management strategies, breastfeeding, mother/baby bonding, and postpartum recovery
• Strong communicator who can provide guidance with compassion and cultural sensitivity and inspire trust with clients, families, and medical providers – virtually and in-person
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills to manage multiple clients at one time
• Comfortable learning new communication and telehealth platforms and EHR documentation systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and compliance with state inspection, registration, and insurance requirements
• Access to home internet and a phone with internet access

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish or Amharic
• Breastfeeding Counselor certification
• Adult & Infant CPR & First Aid certification

Responsibilities

• Build an initial connection in two virtual prenatal visits, educating clients on labor positions, birth plans, and expectations for Labor & Delivery
• Be on-call to support your clients through active labor
• Communicate with the care team to escalate clinical issues and social needs from prenatal visits as needed
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation of all care interactions

Benefits

• Skip payment headaches: We manage the billing process for you and contracts directly with insurers.
• Set your schedule: Choose the hours and number of clients that work best for you.
• Help even more families: We find the members and seamlessly connects you with them.
• Feel the power of a team behind you: Our Maternity Navigators develop deep relationships with our members in their first and second trimester, monitoring their health and connecting them with community resources for a healthy pregnancy. You’ll receive a summary of the member’s pregnancy experience to date before your first visit. If any clinical issues arise, we also have RNs on staff, ready to help!
• Annual paid holidays off (for full-time employees)
• Unlimited time off after the 90-day introductory period (for Full-Time Salaried Employees)
• Three weeks of paid time off after the 90-day introductory period (for Full-Time Hourly Employees)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Stock Option Grant
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed