Child Life Specialist -PT Days

HCA•Houston, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist provides for the developmental needs of hospitalized children age 0-18 to include advocating for psychosocial, emotional, physical and cognitive needs. Decreases the anxiety and/or trauma with illness and hospitalization through interventions, which promote play, learning, mastery, self-expression, and peer interaction. Educates staff and the community concerning the developmental needs of hospitalized children, reactions of children to illness and hospitalization, and family centered care. Advocates for policy and standards of care which support the special needs of children and families. Provides child life services in the Emergency Room, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Unit, Radiology, Day Surgery, and NICU.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Child Life/Child Development and completion of internship in a Child Life Program is required.
Child Life Specialist Certification or meet all certification eligibility requirements and pass the certification exam within six (6) months of hire is required.
2 years of pediatric experience is required.
Current BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and/or completed fellowship program is preferred.
NICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Pediatric Director of Rehabilitation, the CLS is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting Child Life programs for inpatient infants, children and their families designed to support the developmental progression of the individual infant, child and family during hospitalization.
Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient's health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of child life interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
Observes patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
Educates patients in terms they understand and within their paradigm to maximize their ability to comply with their discharge instructions.
Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.