Child Life Specialist 1 PRN

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist 1 PRN to provide essential support to pediatric patients and their families. In this role, you will develop individualized programs and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient experiences. The position offers flexible work schedules and a commitment to team member health with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition assistance. Join a recognized leader in the healthcare sector and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families during challenging times.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Matching

Tuition Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Provides Child Life services for pediatric patients and family support.
• Develops individual programs and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists in establishing policies and goals for Child Life services.
• Provides one-on-one support to help patients cope with hospitalization.

Skills

Child Life Services

Patient Support

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Child Life Specialist 1 PRN to join the team. This role will be PRN working as needed

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Child Life Specialist 1 PRN Job Responsibilities:

• Provides Child Life services for all pediatric patients, sibling/family support and interventions. Provides one on one support and helps patients cope with stresses of hospitalization.


• Develops individual program of activities. Makes clinical decisions in collaboration with healthcare team based on theoretical knowledge and baseline clinical experience measured by patient satisfaction scores, length of stay data and the Child Life database.


• Assists in establishing policies/procedure, goals and a statement of purpose. Assists in facilitating the utilization of community groups, entertainment, celebrity visitors and public relations program within the community.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Child Life Specialist 1 PRN Additional Requirements:

• Work schedule: PRN working as needed


• Education: Bachelor's degree


• Certification: Eligible to sit for Child Life Council Certification exam.