Child Life Specialist PRN Days

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; Koppel (Beaver County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in Tennessee seeks a Child Life Specialist to promote family-centered care and support the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Responsibilities include planning activities, collaborating with medical staff, and advocating for child development throughout care.

The role involves supervising students and volunteers, participating in department events, and using hospital resources effectively to ensure safe, supportive environments for children and families.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Some computer skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Document assessments, plans and interventions in the medical record.
• Conduct medical play and psychosocial support during procedures with the medical staff.
• Plan and evaluate activities and events for the department's mission.
• Create programs in playrooms, bedside, clinics and ED ensuring a safe environment.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families and staff.
• Provide consultation on child development to the healthcare team.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and community education.
• Supervise Child Life students and volunteers.
• Be willing to take additional assignments and use resources wisely.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Job description

Basic Purpose of the Job

Promotes family-centered care by providing services to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of patients and families.

Reports To

Director—Child Life

Job Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree Degree: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Life, or other related field License/Certification Required: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or eligible to sit for the Child Life Certification exam Minimum Work Experience: 6 months related experience, which can include worksite educational experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication skills with diverse populations.
• Must have the ability to problem solve and work independently and must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Some computer skills helpful.
• Must meet physical requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

• Documents assessment, plans and interventions in the medical record; verbally communicates information when appropriate and compiles reports as needed.
• In collaboration with the medical and/or nursing staff, conducts medical play, psychosocial preparations and support during procedures.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities, celebrations and events related to the departmental mission (i.e., holiday celebrations, volunteer recognition, Child Life week).
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and activities for individuals and groups of patients in the playrooms, at the bedside, in outpatient clinics, and in the Emergency Department, ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and staff.
• Serves as a resource and advocate on child developmental issues, providing consultation to the healthcare team.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Activities Participates in community education programs.
• Supervises Child Life students and volunteers.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Is cost conscious with Departmental resources.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.

Physical Requirements

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday. At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.