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Job description
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
nAt Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
nTogether, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
nThe Transitions of Care Doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a birthing person and their family before, during, and shortly after childbirth. This position is a unique, hybrid role that combines traditional doula support with essential care coordination. The primary goal is to help the birthing person have a safe, memorable, and empowering experience by providing personalized care, advocacy, and evidence-based resources. Works to nurture and protect the client's memory of their birth experience.
nMuliple positions available at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ AND Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ.
nEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :
nnnHigh School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
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nnMinimum of 1 or more years of active experience as a certified Doula in the last 3 years.
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nnThis regional position requires reliable transportation for travel throughout the service area and 24/7 availability to provide in-person support for patients during labor.
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nnKnowledge of social needs and their impact on maternal and infant outcomes.
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nnStrong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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nnAbility to provide culturally competent, patient-centered support with a high degree of empathy and professionalism.
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nnAccustomed to working in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize tasks and act professionally under pressure.
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nnExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
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nnProficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
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n nEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :
nnnMinimum of 3-5 years of clinical or community-based experience as a practicing doula.
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nnExperience working within a hospital or clinical setting.
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nnExperience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as EPIC.
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nnBilingual skills.
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n nLicenses and Certifications Required :
nnnCertified Labor Support Doula or End-of-Life Doula Professional Certification.
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nnBLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
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n nLicenses and Certifications Preferred :
nnnDual certification as both a Birth and Postpartum Doula.
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nnAdditional certifications, such as Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Childbirth Educator (CBE), or in perinatal mental health.
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nnA professional license in a related field (e.g., LPN, Social Work).
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nnInterpreter training (If bilingual).
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n nIf you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
n nMinimum rate of $27.13 Hourly
nHMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
nThe starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
nnnLabor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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nnExperience: Years of relevant work experience.
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nnEducation and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
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nnSkills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
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nnGeographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
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nnInternal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
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nnBudget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
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n nSome jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
nIn addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
nHACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
edison, NJ, 08818, US
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