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CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST-PEDS ED
$57k-71k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
2 Weeks Ago
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Cooper University Health Care is Hiring a CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST-PEDS ED Near Camden, NJ
About UsAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short DescriptionThe Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play.
The Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support.
ResponsibilitiesProvides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted
Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as needed
Utilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization
Provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.
Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assigned
Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals
Experience Required0-2 years experience required, 3-5 years preferred
Education RequirementsBachelor's degree required in Child Life or related field, or a Bachelors with a completed Child Life Certification
License/Certification RequirementsCertified Child Life Specialist certification required- Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
Skills/QualificationsCommunication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Must have completed 600 hour Child Life Internship CPR-BLS preferred
Special Requirementsfull time, 40 hours a week
Monday-Thursday, 12p-10:30p
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short DescriptionThe Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play.
The Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support.
ResponsibilitiesProvides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted
Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as needed
Utilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization
Provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.
Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record
Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care
Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assigned
Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals
Experience Required0-2 years experience required, 3-5 years preferred
Education RequirementsBachelor's degree required in Child Life or related field, or a Bachelors with a completed Child Life Certification
License/Certification RequirementsCertified Child Life Specialist certification required- Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
Skills/QualificationsCommunication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Must have completed 600 hour Child Life Internship CPR-BLS preferred
Special Requirementsfull time, 40 hours a week
Monday-Thursday, 12p-10:30p
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$57k-71k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/26/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/13/2024
WEBSITE
cooperhealth.org
HEADQUARTERS
CAMDEN, NJ
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1887
CEO
JEFFREY C BRENNER
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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