Pediatric Surgery - Certified Child Life Specialist (day Shift) *$5,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, Texas, US
Sign-on bonus: $5,000; base: not specified; benefi...
Developmentally appropriate interventions
Therapeutic play techniques
Family-centered care support
The role focuses on supporting infants, children, youth, and families through evidence-based interventions to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on supporting infants, children, youth, and families through evidence-based interventions to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain.
  • A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available with a two-year agreement for this position covering the Pediatric Surgery unit.
  • The specialist must collaborate with the medical team to create plans of care that prioritize child life services based on stress susceptibility.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on supporting infants, children, youth, and families through evidence-based interventions to reduce fear, anxiety, and pain.

Salary

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000; Base: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Developmentally appropriate interventions
  • Therapeutic play techniques
  • Family-centered care support
  • Psychosocial assessment skills
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Creative modalities for emotional needs
  • Volunteer supervision experience
  • Practicum student mentoring
  • Community education delivery
  • Cultural diversity awareness

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field
  • Completion of clinical training requirements (internship)
  • Child Life Professional Certification Examination completion
  • Current CPR Certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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