Doula (Open Rank)

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) University Staff (non-classified) Doula to support the CU College of Nursing Doula Program across clinical and community-based settings. The CU College of Nursing is launching its new practice to support patients birthing at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. The doula will have the opportunity to participate in building and growing the practice to reach more families.

The Doula provides non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals and their families. This role serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and collaborates with midwives, nurses, physicians, and other professionals to promote safe, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels):

Clinical and Patient Care (75%)

• Provide continuous, one-on-one emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.

• Provide non-medical comfort measures during labor, including positioning, breathing techniques, touch, and movement.

• Support patients in informed decision-making and facilitate communication with healthcare providers.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support a positive and respectful birth experience.

• Provide prenatal education and postpartum support, including newborn care and recovery.

• Assist with breastfeeding initiation and early infant feeding support.

• Provide support to partners and families during labor and postpartum recovery.

• Offer emotional support and assist patients in processing their birth experience.

• Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed care practices.

• Maintain adherence to the scope of practice for doulas.

Customer Service and Outreach (15%)

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive service to patients and families.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care team members.

• Respond to inquiries regarding program services.

• Foster a welcoming environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Conduct outreach and engagement to connect patients to doula services.

• Identify barriers to care and connect patients to appropriate resources.

Administrative (10%)

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of services provided.

• Utilize electronic health record systems (EPIC) and/or tracking tools for documentation and reporting.

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient interactions.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA.

• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and program-related activities.

At Level III, duties are similar to those performed at Level II, but decisions are made with a considerable degree of independence. Although positions follow established work processes, they have the authority to determine the procedures required to accomplish the work. Positions use judgment on an ongoing basis to select the most appropriate guidelines and adapt them to develop work procedures that accomplish tasks.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado, where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

• One (1) year of experience as a working doula (or equivalent) supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals and families in a hospital, clinic, and/or community-based settings.

Level III:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

• Two (2) years of experience as a working doula (or equivalent) supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals and families in a hospital, clinic, and/or community-based settings.

Substitution (All Levels):

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

• Three or more (3+) years of experience working as a doula (or equivalent).

• Certification as a Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula.

• Experience utilizing English and a secondary language on a daily basis to communicate clinical terminology.

• Experience working with medically underserved populations.