What are the responsibilities and job description for the Birth Doula - Nights position at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)?
Education:
HS or GED
Licensure:
* Heart Saver (CPR Certification)
* Certification to include: attendance of an approved Birth Doula Training Course and 3 independent, evaluated and documented births (not including your own physical deliveries)
Experience:
Experience providing continuous labor support under the supervision of a nurse or nurse midwife and /or licensed Obstetrician with a minimum of three well documented clients after taking a Doula Training Course.
Skills:
* Knowledge of childbirth theory and practice
* Work experience in labor and delivery or previous childbirth experience
* Ability to effectively communicate with expectant couples and healthcare providers in stressful situations
* Non-judgmental guidance for pain management
* Ability to manage many tasks simultaneously
* Knowledge of cultural and religious birth traditions with the ability to support and respect patient's goals and potential restrictions.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists the laboring woman, partner, family with:
o Supporting patient choices
o Breathing, relaxation, and guided imagery
o Physical comfort measures for pain relief
o Obtaining necessary information to make good decisions during labor
* Maintains a continuous presence with the laboring woman/partner throughout labor and delivery beginning within 2 hours of patient being admitted or when labor begins to progress, and doula is contacted once patient is admitted to GBMC
* Provides emotional support through encouragement, praise, and respite care during labor
* Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, partner, and health care providers
* At all times, requests permission for position mobility through the medical staff
* Promotes family-infant attachment in the postpartum period
* Offers breast feeding support and guidance if patient chooses to breastfeed
* Communicates in writing, the birth experience and outcome to doula coordinator within 48 hours of the delivery
* Communicates verbally to doula coordinator the outcome of the birth, expresses the relationship formed with the family and describes areas of potential improvement and or communication strengths
* Contacts family with a follow up phone call and offers postpartum support contact information through the GBMC Doula Touch Program
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
Actively pursues learning and self-development.
Pays attention to detail; follows through.
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others.
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
Reports to work regularly and on time.
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.
Pay Range
$17.24 - $23.91Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.