BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Promotes family-centered care by providing services to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of patients and families.

REPORTS TO

• Director—Child Life

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must possess excellent communication skills with diverse populations.
• Must have the ability to problem solve and work independently and must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Some computer skills helpful.
• Must meet physical requirements of this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Documents assessment, plans and interventions in the medical record; verbally communicates information when appropriate and compiles reports as needed.
• In collaboration with the medical and/or nursing staff, conducts medical play, psychosocial preparations and support during procedures.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities, celebrations and events related to the departmental mission (i.e., holiday celebrations, volunteer recognition, Child Life week).
• Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and activities for individuals and groups of patients in the playrooms, at the bedside, in outpatient clinics, and in the Emergency Department, ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, and staff.
• Serves as a resource and advocate on child developmental issues, providing consultation to the healthcare team.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Activities
• Participates in community education programs.
• Supervises Child Life students and volunteers.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Is cost conscious with Departmental resources.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree

Degree: Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Life, or other related field

License/Certification Required: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or eligible to sit for the Child Life Certification exam

Minimum Work Experience: 6 months related experience, which can include worksite educational experience

About East TN Children's Hospital

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a 152-bed hospital certified by the state of Tennessee as one of four Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center in Tennessee and is accredited by the Joint Commission. As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, Children's Hospital offers full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offers the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Children's Hospital works jointly with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to ensure that injured children in this region receive trauma care at the institution most appropriate for the child's needs. We also assist smaller hospitals by providing pediatric health care training opportunities. At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership – We take pride ...in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.

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