Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department

Sanford; Fargo (ND); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks a compassionate Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families in an outpatient setting. You will use developmentally appropriate explanations and play-based techniques to alleviate distress before exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing children for visits, educating families, and advocating for emotional and developmental needs within the care team, collaborating with doctors, nurses, and social workers to ensure holistic

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field is required.
• Completion of 600 hour Child Life internship is required.
• Two years experience with pediatric populations preferred; therapeutic setting experience desired.
• CCLS certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required within six months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Help children and families cope with anxiety, fear or stress related to medical visits, procedures or diagnoses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare staff to communicate patient needs and coping plans to the care team.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field

Completion of 600 hour Child Life internship

Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred

Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire

Jobbeschreibung

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $23.00 - $34.50

$5,000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment!

Union Position:

No

Summary

Focus on helping children and families cope with medical experiences in an outpatient environment. Provide emotional support, education and coping strategies to pediatric patients and their families during medical visits, procedures and ongoing treatment plans.

Job Description

Help children and families cope with the anxiety, fear or stress related to medical visits, procedures or diagnoses. Utilize expert knowledge of child development, family systems theories and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to establish appropriate interventions to alleviate distress. Prepare children for exams and procedures using developmentally appropriate explanations while supporting families by explaining medical processes, offering guidance and advocating for the child's emotional and developmental needs within the healthcare team. Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions, with expertise in the use of play activities in a healthcare environment. Normalize the medical environment through familiar, child-friendly interactions using distraction techniques during procedures and medical visits. Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare staff, communicating patient needs and coping plans to the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required.
• Completion of 600 hour Child Life internship required.
• Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred.
• Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting desired.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.