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Child Life Specialist - Hospice/Palliative Care Requisition ID 2024-48537 Category Allied Health Overview The Child Life Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families in consideration of the unique needs in their home and the community. Schedule: 32 hours per week split between 4 days Eligible for full-time benefits Location: 255 E Main St Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you can feel it. When you meet one of our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it, too. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Everyone Matters. We're 13,000 strong. And it takes every single one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids from around the world we'll never even meet. Kids who are living healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud Responsibilities * Serves as a developmental expert providing input about the impact of healthcare experiences. * Facilitate legacy building opportunities throughout episode of care to promote a sense of self, acknowledge milestones, and offer memory making and bereavement support. * Actively engages as a member of the hospice IDT. Maintains hospice competencies ongoing. * Documents accurate, concise, and objective clinical notes. Promotes the use of developmentally appropriate teaching aids and techniques that are accurate and relevant, increase knowledge, and support emotional needs. * Empowers families by providing education and support to promote coping and adjustment to healthcare experiences. Empowers patients and families to effectively self-advocate as well as advocates on behalf of those who cannot do so. Promotes and supports Family Centered Care throughout NCH. * Acquires continuing education and professional involvement in field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in child life or related field, with certification eligibility in child life, required. Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Certifications: Must have or earn professional certification (CCLS) through the ACLP within a year of hire and must be maintained throughout tenure. Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in all child life competencies and standards of clinical practice as defined per The Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). Strong knowledge in child development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, family systems, and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families. Experience: Experience in a pediatric health care setting including completion of a child life clinical internship, r