Child Life Specialist ARRMC (Pediatrics)

Child Life Specialist: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PMPlease contact Sr. Nurse Recruiter, Michelle Tramblie for more information at michelle.tramblie@asante.orgWho We AreOur state-of-the art 16-bed pediatrics department is the only dedicated children's health unit between Eugene and Redding. Often referred to as a hospital within a hospital, we offer a full range of care for children ages one day to 17 years. Our outstanding team of clinicians includes pediatric physicians, nurses and therapists.As we offer comprehensive follow-up care in pediatric surgery, orthopedics, neurology, hematology, nephrology, oncology and intermediate care, you will have a unique opportunity to work with a team of skilled healthcare professionals across a variety of pediatric services. Our team partners with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as our intensive care consults have been offered through the OHSU telemedicine network since 2010.What You'll DoProvide opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic playYou will interview and evaluate patient/family members to obtain psychosocial historyPlan interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary teamProvide developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriateCoordinate programming and special events for pediatric patients and their familiesProvide orientation and supervision for Child Life interns and volunteers.Who You AreYou are experience in providing evidence based developmentally appropriate interventions through play, preparation and education in effort to reduce a child's fear and pain.You currently practice under the Association of Child Life Professionals organization, which provide the latest best practicesYou are experienced in providing high quality care to patients and their familiesYou have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function within a healthcare team environmentWhat You Must HaveEducationBachelor's Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or closely related field requiredMaster's Degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development, or a related field preferredExperienceOne-year paid experience as a Child Life Specialist; preferredChild Life internship; requiredLicensureCertified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals requiredWhy AsanteLucrative compensation and generous benefits including medical, dental and vision careExcellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contributionCompetitive earned time off to support a healthy and fun work/life balanceAt Asante we are defined by our values -traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - TeamworkAsante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.