Child Life Specialist (Radiology), Casual/PRN

About the role

Nemours is seeking a Child Life Specialist (Radiology), Casual/PRN, to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provides Child Life Therapy assessment and intervention independently to assigned patient population within the guidelines designated by department and hospital policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in direct patient care and is responsible for completion of 100% of basic Child Life competencies.
• Works as a member of the healthcare team to address developmental, emotional, psychosocial and individual needs of patients to promote coping and adjustment to hospitalization.
• Extends support to family members with respect to their needs, cultural values and beliefs.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of pediatrics, adolescents and young adults.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
• Provides information/effective treatment strategies and support to families while considering the lifelong implications for various diagnoses of patients seen within the department.
• Completes timely documentation as required by Therapeutic Services department policy, JCAHO and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Attends in-services/continuing education; provides updates in the form of in-services to the department.
• Participates in meeting goals of the department.
• Provides family/child education regarding diagnosis, treatment and the impact of hospitalization to increase understanding and minimize trauma and disruption in normal growth and development.
• Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping during procedures and throughout hospital experience.
• Uses developmentally appropriate and medically accurate information to prepare children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures, as defined in the Child Life preparation protocol.
• Psychological preparation will be provided in such a way that knowledge is increased and emotional needs are supported.
• Provides medical play to allow children to explore, express, cope and gain a sense of mastery and control over their hospitalization and related fears, fantasies and concerns.
• Affirms the importance of assessing patients' need for therapeutic, developmental and social/recreational play and providing as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 months experience required.
• Child Life Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Nemours offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXXX.XX per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is available on a Casual/PRN basis.