Certified Child Life Specialist - Inpatient - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJ
Company: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Overview:Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child
life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and/or
diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to
illness, disability, hospitalization, painful
procedures.Qualifications:Required:
Bachelors degree in Child Life, Early
Childhood Education or related fieldCompletion of Child Life
internshipChild Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at
hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within
one year of hireAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider
Certification Driver s LicenseWork or volunteer experience with
children with special needsPhysical stamina to lift, maneuver
patients and equipmentTherapeutic handling of patientsCognitive
ability to evaluate patients and complete documentationAbility to
drive hospital vehiclesAbility to plan activities and adapt to the
environment to suit a variety of diagnosesTact, enthusiasm,
initiative and professional judgment in performance of
dutiesAbility to manage time efficiently and effectivelyGood
communication skillsCertifications and Licenses Required:
Child Life Certification or eligible.
If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass
certification examination within one year of hireAmerican Heart
Association (AHA) BLS Provider Driver s LicenseScheduling
Requirements:
Full Time, 40 hours/weekSunday -
Thursday4-day shifts, 1 evening shift12 weekend days per
yearEssential Functions:
Completes all documentation on time
according to hospital and department policiesDevelops, coordinates
and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and
diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and
emotional stateAssesses, plans and implements individual treatment
plans related to illness-disability, social-emotional development,
play preference-style, coping skills and family dynamics according
to standards of practiceConducts individual sessions, team treats,
procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally
and culturally appropriate mannerActively supports principles of
pain managementEvaluates Child Life services and makes
recommendations to improve patient and program outcomesTreatment
plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family
and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration
services when appropriateCoordinates special events on a rotating
basis throughout the yearAssist with personal, department and
hospital growth and development through involvement in research,
professional organizations and presentations to promote best
practice and maintain certificationSupervises and-or assists with
student interns as designatedEffectively utilizes and supervises
volunteers and visiting groupsMay provide direction to students and
volunteersOther Duties:Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any
time with or without notice.Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas
Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides
comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees
physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and
Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement
PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death
InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible
Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet
Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC,
Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health
is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable
manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every
member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of
creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one
community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New
Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient
care, education, and research to address both the clinical and
social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly
make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.
From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating
educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly
benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of
residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination
for treating complex health conditions or improving community
health through local programs and education.
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