Child Life Specialist — St. Mary's Hospital Richmond — PRN

Key Job Duties

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by preparing reports for and maintaining records for Auxiliary and Foundation accounts.
• Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts of practices.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values.
• Embraces the Stands of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Holds self and other accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
• Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patient serviced on assigned unit - Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Child Life, Child Psychology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience with children in a hospital setting.
• Child Life Certification preferred.

Skills

• Analytical ability to assess developmental educational needs, and to develop individualized plans to meet those needs.
• Leadership ability and interpersonal skills sufficient to ensure quality communication between multidisciplinary team members that enhances patient/family satisfaction.

Work Conditions

• Works in patient care environment with some exposure to communicable diseases.
• Works requires standing and walking; may assist with lifting and positioning of patient.

Work Conditions

• Works in patient care environment with some exposure to communicable diseases.
• Works requires standing and walking; may assist with lifting and positioning of patient.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.