Child Life Specialist- Family & Volunteer Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress. Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families. Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting. Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in child life or related field, required.
• Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required.
• Working knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, family systems and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all child life competencies and standards of clinical practice as defined per The Association of Child Life Professionals.
• Experience in a pediatric health care setting including completion of a child life clinical internship, required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well-being, provide emotionally safe care, and support coping mechanisms for patients and families.
• Assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs and risks of children and their families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury, or end of life care, using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families.
• Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting.
• Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level