Pediatric Child Life Specialist - PRN Weekend Coverage

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Inova Health System (Inova Fairfax Medical Campus) seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist 1 PRN to support pediatric patients and families. This role includes weekend coverage and flexible scheduling to meet staffing needs.

The successful candidate will provide one-on-one supportive care, develop activity plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Certification eligibility for the Child Life Credential is required or planned.

Qualifications

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

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.

Job description

Inova Health System (Inova Fairfax Medical Campus) seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist 1 PRN to support pediatric patients and families. This role includes weekend coverage and flexible scheduling to meet staffing needs.

The successful candidate will provide one-on-one supportive care, develop activity plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Certification eligibility for the Child Life Credential is required or planned.