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November 6, 2024

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Cincinnati

FULL TIME


Child Life Specialist for Procedue Center

Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:
  • Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
  • One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
  • A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by Diversity Inc
  • One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
  • An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)


We are recruiting a Child Life Specialist in the Procedure Center at Main Campus. This is a full-time job, working 40 hours per week. The schedule is primarily Monday–Friday and is part of the weekend rotation at the main campus, working one weekend day every eight weeks.


Work Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 6:00AM-2:30PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM-3:30PM

  • Candidates must have completed a Child Life Internship. Must obtain Child Life Certification within one year of beginning employment. Must also obtain and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)certification.
  • Preferred candidates will have work experience with children and young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Patient Care - Performs psychosocial assessments of patients and families functioning to identify strengths, concerns, and needs in order to set short and/or long-term goals. Facilitates family involvement. Supports patients and families in adjusting to injury, diagnosis, chronic illness or disability. Identifies and advocates for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system and/or community. Evaluates effectiveness of child life interventions, and alters interventions based on results. Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect as mandated for investigation. Implements appropriate intervention strategies and style for individual patients/families to accomplish goals. Reviews and revises goals as appropriate. Conducts post-procedural assessment and/or intervention. Promotes and supports pain management. Documents services and/or interventions provided. Participates in patient care conferences and/or rounds. Follows up on referrals in a timely manner.
  • Professional Responsibility - Supports and participates in process improvement activities. Seeks opportunities for involvement in evidence-based care/professional inquiry and maintains designated knowledge level. Actively contributes to the advancement of professional tenets within the division, hospital, and/or community. Orients and supervises volunteers. Contributes to education and training of students and other professionals. Proactively shares knowledge with peers. Remains current in professional field. Acquires continuing education to increase professional growth. Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
  • Departmental Responsibility - Submit requests for supplies according to departmental guidelines. Ensures that work areas are organized, safe and professional in appearance for employees, patients and families. Identifies potential problems, clears barriers, assumes ownership of problems, and solves problems at the lowest possible level demonstrating accountability of self and others. Manages time and priorities effectively. Effectively manages workload and resources to provide a fair, consistent and acceptable volume of work. Completes special assignments and projects while maintaining regular workflow. Strives to increase personal productivity by identifying and implementing new work procedures. Proactively contributes to a positive work environment.
  • Data Management - Completes required daily/weekly exchange of information and documentation according to division guidelines to ensure quality patient care and staff productivity.
  • Teamwork - Engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice. Deals with conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully. Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team. Responsive to day-to-day needs of co-workers and division.

To meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and play for the Division of Child Life and Integrative Care of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
  • Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS
  • CCLS within one year of hire


Market Leading Benefits Including*:

  • Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  • Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  • Competitive retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  • Referral bonus program for current staff!
  • Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  • Physical and mental health wellness programs
  • Relocation assistance available for some positions
  • Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type


Primary Location

Location F

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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