Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Icu - Kings Hwy - Prn

Ochsner Lsu Health System of North Louisiana

Kings Hwy, LA, US
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree required
1 year child life experience
Basic life support certification
The Child Life Specialist position at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana focuses on providing support to pediatric patients and their families to alleviate emotional distress during healthcare experiences. The role requires relevant educational qualifications, prior experience in child life or related fields, and necessary certifications such as BLS

Job Summary

  • This role interacts directly with patients and family members to reduce emotional distress and trauma associated with illness and injury.
  • The specialist acts as an integral part of the patient care team, advocating for patient needs with medical, nursing, and communications staff.
  • Candidates must be able to travel between facilities and work a flexible schedule including 24/7, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Child Life Specialist position at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana focuses on providing support to pediatric patients and their families to alleviate emotional distress during healthcare experiences. The role requires relevant educational qualifications, prior experience in child life or related fields, and necessary certifications such as BLS.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1 year child life experience
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Flexible schedule including weekends
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree preferred
  • Strong computer proficiency
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Organizational and time management
  • Family centered care initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
  • 1 year experience in child life or related field
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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