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Form of workCertified Child Life Specialist: PRN/Standby
Cincinnati Children's, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, is one of the oldest and most distinguished pediatric hospitals in the United States. At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:
- #3 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2022
- Forbes Magazine 2022 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity
- One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
The Division of Child Life at Cincinnati Children's is committed to the practice of family-centered care by promoting play, education, developmental and psychosocial support. We are an integral part of the health care team who can support the child's outpatient visit and inpatient stay. Child Life Specialists can minimize stress and maximize coping of patients and families.
At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, PRN/Standby Child Life Specialists work throughout the medical center to provide essential psychosocial and procedural support to patients and their families when primary CCLS is on leave. PRN/Standby Child Life Specialists work a minimum of 160 hours every 8 weeks and may work up to 129 hours/month. The Division of Child Life and Integrative Care utilizes a self-scheduling system for PRN/Standby Child Life Specialists to select the shifts they want to work.
This PRN/Standby position allows Certified Child Life Specialists the opportunity to learn skills in multiple areas of Child Life practice including (but not limited to): Emergency Department, inpatient units, Same Day Surgery, and outpatient clinics at multiple campuses.
Qualifications: To be considered, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, and completion of Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS. Must be certified as a Child Life Specialist within one year of hire. Candidates with past Child Life experience highly desired.
Pay: $22.79-28.00/hour $4.00/hour shift differential $5.00/hour weekend differential (on qualified hours)
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:Bachelor's degree in a related field 0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline Completion of Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS CCLS within one year of hire
Preferred:
Unique Skills:
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
