Transition of Care Doula & Care Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Transition of Care Doula to provide non-medical support before, during, and after childbirth. This hybrid role blends doula care with care coordination to help birthing people have a safe, empowering experience.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, advocate for patient choices, and help arrange postpartum resources and referrals while ensuring compassionate, culturally sensitive support across the perinatal continuum.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year as a certified Doula in the last 3 years.
• Reliable transportation and 24/7 availability for in-person labor support.
• Knowledge of social needs impacting maternal and infant outcomes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Empathetic, patient-centered professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support across prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.
• Advocate for patient choices and coordinate with the clinical care team.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure seamless, personalized care and discharge planning.
• Document support and resources in accordance with department protocols.

Skills

GED/High School

Doula experience

Reliable transportation

Advocacy skills

Organization

Empathy

Communication

Tech skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Labor Support Doula

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Transition of Care Doula to provide non-medical support before, during, and after childbirth. This hybrid role blends doula care with care coordination to help birthing people have a safe, empowering experience.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, advocate for patient choices, and help arrange postpartum resources and referrals while ensuring compassionate, culturally sensitive support across the perinatal continuum.