Details

* Department: Pediatric Support Services

* Schedule: Full time Mon - Fri (Inpatient/Burn) or Part time Thurs-Sat 8-4:30pm (NICU)

* Hospital: Ascension St Vincent Hospital

* Location: Indianapolis, IN

Must meet professional and educational requirements as outlined by the ACLP in order to achieve your Child Life Specialist Cert within one year.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

* Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.

Responsibilities:

* Supply a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.

* Collaborate with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions.

* Develop and/or participate in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.

* Maintain proper education to continue with professional development.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

* Child Life Professional credentialed from the Association of Child Life Professionals obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Preferences

* preferred one year CCLS inpatient and/or acute care experience

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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