Child Life Specialist - Acute Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Orleans seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide patient care services to children and their families. The role involves fostering emotional well-being, promoting cognitive development, and creating a family-centered environment to reduce stress. The ideal candidate has completed the Child Life Internship, has clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting, and is eligible for CPR certification. This position is crucial for supporting the psychosocial needs of children in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to become CPR certified, CPI trained, and Tracheostomy trained.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services for children and their families.
• Foster emotional well-being and promote cognitive development.
• Create a family-centered environment to reduce stress.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Tracheostomy training

Education

Completion of the Child Life Internship

Job description

Essential Functions

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing patient care services for infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents and their families. The role fosters emotional well‑being, promotes cognitive development and creates a family‑centered environment that reduces stress and encourages social interaction. The specialist supports developmental integrity through play experiences by creating a safe environment and orients hospital staff to the psychosocial needs of children and their families, fostering positive hospital community relations.

Experience Qualifications

Minimum Required: Completion of the Child Life Internship and eligibility to sit for the certification exam.

Preferred: Two years of clinical experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) – preferred

Special Skills and Training

• Eligibility to become CPR certified, CPI trained, and Tracheostomy Trained – required
• CPR certification – preferred

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.