Birth Doula Jobs

Are you interested in working at Magnet-designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation - and we're one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.

What can you Expect as a Birth Doula?

With equity and inclusiveness as core values, you will work to provide a safe space for all expectant and laboring families. We use a team-based approach to work with birthing persons during their pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.

You will provide doula services to pregnant women by attending patient's births at hospitals or the birth center to provide continuous physical, informational, and emotional support. You will complete postpartum visit(s) in the hospital, home, at health care centers, or other public community settings as agreed to by patients. You will complete prenatal visits as needed and maintain regular telephone contact with community doulas following births attended, and the on-call service. Communication between the team doulas/staff is key for on-call shifts, attending monthly staff meetings and attend continued education opportunities. The birth doula will complete work in multiple urban sites, with frequent travel within the city.

As a birth doula, you will provide knowledgeable breastfeeding support and refer clients to lactation support when appropriate, sign up for at least four 12-hour on-call shifts per month (scheduled in advance), and attend required meetings and in-services (i.e., monthly Birth Doula meeting, and new Doula orientation). Birth doulas provide continuous doula services that meet the DONA International Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics to women during their births as well as follow program protocols for after-hours and weekend calls; coordinate as needed with the on-call supervisor, answering service, and community doula for clients whose birth it will be attended by the birth doula. You will complete birth packet and first postpartum visit and visit sheet (turn in to office w/in one week of birth).

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

How does UPMC Support our Employees?

UPMC is committed to investing in our employees – financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our employees:

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000* per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (*amount varies based on job title and status)
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
• An incomparable Total Rewards package

Shifts/Hours: You will work on-call 12-hour shifts at least 4 times/month which may include off shifts, weekends, and holidays. If called in during the shift, you could work up to 12 hours with a patient during the birth experience. Hours and travel are subject to change based on business needs.

• Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• BA or BS preferred
• Position requires a high degree of planning, flexibility, organization, listening, motivation, and community networking
• Experience working in the community, especially with women and families, preferred
• DONA Birth Doula training required within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of multiple languages preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• DONA International-Certified Birth or Postpartum Doula preferred

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.