Patient Care Specialist

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a doula, you will play a crucial role in supporting expectant individuals and families through the childbirth process. Your primary responsibilities will include providing continuous emotional and physical support, offering evidence-based information, and helping clients navigate their pregnancy and birthing experience. As a hospital doula, you will play a vital role in enhancing the birthing experience for families, working collaboratively with medical/nursing teams, and providing essential support that empowers them to navigate the complexities of childbirth in a hospital setting. The ideal applicant will have strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal applicant will also have empathy and a non-judgmental attitude. The ideal applicant will also have the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

High school degree equivalent
Certification as a labor doula
Certification in CPR
Certification in Malpractice insurance
Certification in Spinning Babies Workshop

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of birth doula experience
Knowledge of childbirth processes and postpartum recovery
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Empathy and a non-judgmental attitude
Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient doula education in Ambulatory settings (Bohemia, Commack, Lake Grove, Hampton Bays)
Act as a liaison for Stony Brook resources for all OBGYN department for doula partnership
Assist as mentors for doula partnership
Doula software management
Working as a team member utilizing spinning babies’ maneuvers, birthing equipment on the labor and delivery for optimal positioning during labor and birth
Utilizing comfort measures and techniques for pain management
Provide comfort measure kits to all birthing families.
Serve as a resource on the Maternity unit for patients who need additional support
Promote a calm environment
Teach childbirth education classes
Attend Stony Brooks OBGYN programs to promote doula awareness (i.e Centering Pregnancy)
Provide clients with resources, including books, articles, and referrals to other professionals as needed.
Work closely with obstetricians, nurses, and midwives to ensure coordinated care.
Respect and understand hospital policies while advocating for the client’s needs and preferences.
Stay current with the latest research and practices in childbirth and postpartum care.
Attend all workshops and training to enhance skills and knowledge that is presented by Doula Partnership
Maintain all requirements of certification organization
Other duties as specified