Child Life Specialist
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Emergency Services
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $32.08 - $46.51 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the general direction of the Pediatrics/PICU Manager this position is part of the multi-disciplinary health care team conducts activities which focus on the emotional and developmental needs of children and families using play and other forms of communication and education. Assesses recommends and develops programs and policies that will provide a safe therapeutic and age-appropriate pediatric environment.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- One (1) year in acute health.
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Life Child Development or related field.
- Must have knowledge of and skill in child life assessment techniques psychosocial care of hospitalized children and family dynamics bereavement support principles of pediatric growth cognitive and emotional development adult and child education principles and practices medical terminology and common pediatric injuries and illnesses.
- CHILDLIFE/PLAY THERAPY COORD = Certified Child Life Specialist.
- CT CPRBLS - Basic Life Support – AHA
As the community’s only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3,400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, a 22-state network of more than 9,000 physicians, 60,000 employees, and 400 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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