Job Information
Renown Regional Medical Center Child Life Specialist in Reno, Nevada
POSITION:Child Life Specialist
REQ #: 182204
SCHEDULE: Full time; Shifts Vary
LOCATION: Reno, NV
SALARY: Will discuss with applicant. Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.
TO APPLY:
Direct Link - https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/53823
Careers Page - https://www.renown.org/Careers
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SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of department leadership, this position provides Child Life services to pediatric patients, adolescent and young adult patients on other units, and children of patients at Renown Regional Medical Center, and participates in events that promote education for children and families in the community.
MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
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Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Bachelors level education in child/human development, education, or psychology.
Experience: At least one year experience or related experience with children in a health care setting or related setting (daycare, pre-school etc.)
License(s): NA
Certification(s): Child Life certificate is required within two years of hire. Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards is required.
Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Child Life programming is based on an understanding of normal human development and the impact that illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization have on this process. Program elements are designed to reduce distress, increase adaptive coping and protect and enhance developmental integrity, by offering opportunities to play, learn and interact with others in an emotionally and physically safe environment.
In collaboration with other health providers and in the context of a supportive and trusting relationship with children and families, child life services shall include the following:
-Provide opportunities for and assists in facilitating a variety of play and activity forms that promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery.
Utilize therapeutic play techniques as a diagnostic and treatment tools.
Support family bonds and utilize family strengths in the care of the child.
Provide orientation to health care experiences and personnel.
Use developmentally appropriate methods in preparing children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Provide emotional support during identified stress points.
Utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate effective coping.
Interpret the child's perception of his diagnosis and treatment, as revealed through play and other means of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Offer counsel specific to the impact of the health care experience.
Extend support and offer counsel to family members with respect to their own stress and needs.
Coordinate with programs to facilitate continuity of care after the child's hospitalization, (i.e., the school system, daycare, or special children's clinics).
Provide or cooperate with programs which assure continuity in the child's normal lif experience, (i.e., school and holiday celebrations).
Provide interdisciplinary in-services for hospital staff, students, and members of the community on child development; the emotional impact of illness, injury and hospitalization on children and families; safety; and behavioral management.
Provide consultation to the health care team regarding the developmental status, emotional status, and individual needs of children, to promote adaptation to treatment.
Provide consultation on impact of environmental and social factors on the child's adaptation to hospitalization and treatment.
Facilitate planning, rehearsing and implementing of coping strategies, with children and families.
Participate in continuing educational opportunities, both as a presenter and as a participant, and report information back to the department and healthcare team.
Provide child health care education.
Maintain good inter-departmental communication and work, with related programs in the health care setting and other associated organizations.
Provide counsel and support