Health Educator I/Doula - Per Diem Varied Shifts, Parent Education, Morristown Medical Center
About The Position
The Doula is a non-clinical professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to promote a safe, supportive, and patient-centered birthing experience while respecting established medical practices and organizational policies. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certification as a Birth Doula.
- Doula from a recognized program required
- BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred
- Flexibility to work variable hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended on-call periods
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent, inclusive, and respectful care.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
