Staff Doula-Labor and Delivery at Cooper University Hospital

Camden, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

42.5

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emotional Support, Patient Advocacy, Non-clinical Comfort Techniques, Communication, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Case Management, Culturally Competent Care, Electronic Medical Records, Patient Positioning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The Staff Community Doula is a member of the care team who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to patients and their families throughout the perinatal period. They enhance the patient experience by promoting comfort, communication, family engagement, and safe, timely escalation of concerns to clinical staff. Responsibilities Function as a collaborative member of the care team, supporting patient-centered care while respecting clinical roles and boundaries. Provide ongoing emotional support to patients and their families during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum hospital stay. Offer reassurance, comfort, and advocacy aligned with patient preferences. Assist with non-clinical comfort techniques, including positioning, breathing exercises, and relaxation methods to support labor progression and patient well-being. Encourage family participation in the care experience. Support patients and families in asking questions of the healthcare team to promote understanding, reduce anxiety, and clarify care goals. Maintain caseload of patients in the antepartum, labor and postpartum period. Field work – expand home visits. Meet patients in the home and community settings including hospital and ambulatory clinical settings to deliver person-centered, community-based, culturally competent and linguistically healthcare services throughout the perinatal period. Maintain detailed calendar and bookkeeping to ensure timely follow-up to patients and track activities. Documentation must include all interactions performed by team members and completed in the electronic medical record. Actively involved in community outreach and outreach programs. Connect patients with community-based resources Experience Required 0-2 years of experience required Skills/Qualifications Computer literate-email, Microsoft Office required Experience supporting pregnant, laboring, postpartum patients preferred Communication-Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required Registered and insured driver with a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle required Education Requirements HS Diploma/GED required Completion of a NJDOH recognized doula training program License/Certification Requirements Doula training from NJ DOH Recognized program required BLS from AHA required Special Requirements Full time, Varied Hours (Flexible) Salary Min ($) USD $25.00 Salary Max ($) USD $42.50

Responsibilities

Provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to patients and families throughout the perinatal period. Coordinate care across hospital, home, and community settings while documenting all interactions in electronic medical records.