Certified Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Emergency & Inpatient Services
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United States, FL, United States
Pediatric emergency department
Inpatient pediatric units
Psychosocial care
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) is an integral member of the pediatric healthcare team who provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families in the Pediatric Emergency Department and inpatient pediatric units
Job Summary
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) is an integral member of the pediatric healthcare team who provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families in the Pediatric Emergency Department and inpatient pediatric units.
This role supports a mixed acuity pediatric environment, including emergency care, observation, inpatient, and intermediate care levels, and collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, social work, child protective services, and ancillary staff.
Document child life interventions and assessments in the electronic medical record (Epic).
Matching Summary
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) is an integral member of the pediatric healthcare team who provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families in the Pediatric Emergency Department and inpatient pediatric units.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
pediatric emergency department
inpatient pediatric units
psychosocial care
evidence based interventions
family centered care
trauma informed care
Nice-to-have
developmentally appropriate preparation
therapeutic and medical play
emotional support to caregivers
advocate for pediatric friendly environments
assist in developing educational materials
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life
Child Life Internship (minimum 480 hours)
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department