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Day Shift Child Life Specialist •$5,000 Sign-On Bonus •

Day Shift Child Life Specialist •$5,000 Sign-On Bonus •

UMC Children's HospitalLubbock, Texas
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General :

  • Under the supervision of the Pediatric / PICU Nurse Director & Child Life Coordinator.
  • Responsible for supporting infants, children, youth, and families by providing evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education to reduce fear, anxiety and pain.

Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to assess and prioritize the psychosocial acuity of each patient and establish a plan of care in collaboration with the medical team to meet patient / family psychosocial needs.
  • Ability to educate patients / family members regarding illness / condition, treatment, and coping techniques.
  • Ability to support family-centered care through communication and involvement of parents and other family members.
  • Ability to educate and assist in the clinical training of child life students as assigned by the Child Life Coordinator.
  • Ability to assist with orientation, scheduling, and supervision of child life volunteers.

    • Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships :

  • Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating goals and plans to promote optimal patient care that is family-centered and developmentally appropriate.

    • Environmental / Working Conditions :

  • Works in well-lighted, heated, ventilated building.
  • Hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the department.
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is of low risk.
  • May be required to work in areas other than primary assignment.

    • Education and Experience

  •  Bachelorâ€s degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field
  •  Minimum completion of the child life clinical training requirements (eg, 600 hours of a child life clinical internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist) in accordance with the guidelines established by the Association of Child Life Professionals

    • Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

    Completion of the Child Life Professional Certification Examination administered by the Child Life Certification Commission (within 6 months of hire).

    CPR Certification

    Physical Capabilities :

  • Work may frequently require standing, walking, lifting, and transporting of supplies. Work is of medium demand.
  • Speaking and hearing to converse with staff members, are required.
  • Adequate hand / eye coordination and fine motor skills are required.
  • Near visual acuity is required to work with charts and records.
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