Child Life Specialist I, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital Job at Wolfson Children's Hospital , Lake City, FL

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  • Wolfson Children's Hospital
  • Lake City, FL

Job Description

Job Summary

Baptist Health is looking to add a Child Life Specialist to our Family Support Services team at Wolfson Children's Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full time opportunity working Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. As a Child Life Specialist, you will support all pediatric patients and their families. Our Child Life Specialists provide therapeutic play, emotional support, medical preparation, and procedural coping strategies to help children and their families navigate their hospital experience. While collaborating with other disciplinary teams, you will deliver compassionate, developmentally appropriate care in accordance with ACLP standards. 

As a Child Life Specialist, you will be responsible for: 

  • Assist the child and family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
  • Use understanding of child life therories to perform daily case loads.
  • Provides pre & post procedural teachings, emotional/psychosocial support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction, and support during procedures.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to screate and support individualized plans of care while adhering to the professional standards of practice of the ACLP. 

*Requirements include the completion of a child life internship (minimum 1 year prior), pediatric clinical knowledge, and a Child Life Certification to be obtained within 18  months of hire. 

Wolfson Children's Hospital is one of America's Best Children's Hospitals and a Magnet designated facility. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in pediatric healthcare, apply today and make a difference at one of the top children's hospitals in Florida.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

1-2 years Child Life Experience Preferred

  • Less than 1 year Child Life Internship Required

License and Certification

  • Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville FL 32207

Location Overview Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Monday to Friday,

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