Birth Doula

Nadia Care•Memphis, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nadia Care is seeking a certified Birth Doula to join their team in the Memphis area. This role is crucial in improving maternal and birth outcomes, particularly for underserved communities. Nadia Care aims to provide compassionate and meaningful care to expectant mothers by offering wrap-around support, including care navigation, doula support, and assistance with various needs like lactation, nutrition, housing, and transportation. They leverage technology for virtual engagement to meet mothers wherever they are, ensuring they have trusted sources of support throughout their pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum journey. Nadia Care complements, rather than replaces, traditional obstetric care by addressing health-related social needs not typically covered by doctors' offices. Their core values are Empathy, Collaboration, and Resilience, emphasizing the importance of centering the experiences of mothers and families, supporting one another, and adapting to challenges to remain committed to their mission.

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!
Time Off That Works for You
Unlimited time off after the 90-day probation period (for Salaried Employees)
Three weeks of paid time off after the 90-day probation period (for Full-Time Non-exempt Employees)
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan