Child Life Specialist

Under the general direction of the Emergency Services Director, this position is part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare 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.

• Assesses, plans and implements individual and/or group activities for pediatric patients.
  
• Determines appropriate activities, incorporating therapeutic and medical plan with consideration of the developmental and interest level of the patient.
  
• Assesses patient progress toward established goals and confers in a professional manner with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient.
  
• Collaborates with ancillary departments in the implementation of patient care and appropriate treatment.
  
• Participates in the preparation of pediatric patients for planned hospitalization, surgery and/or procedures.
  
• Assists patients and families in selecting, developing and supporting coping mechanisms during hospitalization.
  
• Assesses the pediatric environment and recommends programs and policies that will provide a safe, therapeutic and age-appropriate setting.
  
• Facilitates family centered care.
  
• Provides age specific, emotional and psychosocial support needed for patients and their families, including how to cope with death and the dying process.
  
• Assists in the plan of care as ordered by the physician.
  
• Works with the patient and family throughout the hospital experience.
  
• Implements diversional and educational activities with consideration to age, culture and educational background.

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree, Child Life, Child Development or related field.
• One year in acute health.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.