Per Diem Hospital Doula: Labor Support & Birth Education

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula to support obstetric patients by providing continuous birth assistance and postpartum care across multiple shifts. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.

Ideal candidates are experienced in prenatal, labor, and postpartum doula support, with a DOT-certified training and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced doula with prenatal, labor, and postpartum support.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Birth/postpartum doula training ≥30 hours from DONA or equivalent.
• Breastfeeding training of at least 3 hours.
• Active professional liability insurance.
• Two professional references.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to person-centered care and culturally responsive support.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, non-medical labor support throughout labor and delivery, including reassurance and care coordination.
• Provide prenatal support through in-person or virtual visits, birth planning and education.
• Provide postpartum support with breastfeeding help, skin-to-skin facilitation, and newborn integration.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, midwives, and extended care team.
• Participate in clinical huddles and care coordination; escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain flexibility to meet program needs across shifts and settings.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural humility, and responsiveness within a grant-funded program.
• Perform other duties to support departmental mission.

Skills

DONA birth/postpartum training

Strong communication skills

Person-centered care

Cultural humility

Basic computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DONA birth/postpartum doula training (≥30 hours)

Tools

Electronic health records familiarity

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Per Diem Hospital-Based Doula to support obstetric patients by providing continuous birth assistance and postpartum care across multiple shifts. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.

Ideal candidates are experienced in prenatal, labor, and postpartum doula support, with a DOT-certified training and strong communication skills.