Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics ABC - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

16

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Summary

Plans, organizes, and directs activities that promote optimum development of children, adolescents, and families in a normal living patterns and to minimize psychological trauma for pediatric ambulatory patients and inpatients throughout the Medical Center. Assess individual and group needs. Compiles data regarding programs, evaluates results and implements needed changes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Child Life, Child Psychology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience with children in a hospital setting.
• Child Life Certification preferred
• Work requires analytical ability to assess developmental educational needs, and to develop individualized plans to meet those needs.
• Work requires one year on the job training to acquire necessary familiarity with departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and interpersonal skills sufficient to ensure quality communication between multidisciplinary team members that enhances patient/family satisfaction.

Work Conditions

Works in patient care environment with some exposure to communicable diseases. Work requires standing and walking; may assist with lifting and positioning of patient.

Key Job Duties

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by preparing reports for and maintaining records for Auxiliary and Foundation accounts.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practices.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values.
• Embraces the Stands of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for internal and external customers. Holds self and other accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patient serviced on assigned unit - Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span by completing required competencies.
• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: NCH Pediatrics 6-A/B - St. Vincent

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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