Baby Parent Education, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

3h•Onsite

About The Position

A Doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. This role promotes a positive, safe, and empowering birth or postpartum experience by offering continuous, non-medical support, advocacy, and education. Doulas work collaboratively with families, healthcare providers, and community resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certification as a birth doula. Doula from a recognized program
BLS within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred
Experience supporting pregnant or postpartum individuals preferred
Personal or volunteer birth/postpartum support experience

Responsibilities

Provide continuous emotional and physical support to clients during labor and childbirth.
Utilize comfort measures such as positioning, relaxation techniques, breathing support, massage, and reassurance.
Assist clients and families in understanding birth preferences and provide support in communicating those preferences with the medical team.
Deliver evidence-based information on pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery to support informed decision-making.
Facilitate a calm and supportive birthing environment in alignment with patient needs and wishes.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions in accordance with organizational standards.
Adhere to confidentiality, ethical practices, and professional boundaries at all times.
Flexibility to work variable hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended on-call periods

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance