Child Life Specialist Child Life Prn Days

**Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.** **Job Summary** Provides optimal development & psychosocially appropriate care for pediatric patients & families. Assesses children's development & coping needs, and implements developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation, & rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with the healthcare environment & to foster resiliency. Collaborates as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and administer an individualized plan of care. **Essential Functions** * All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.     **Clinical:** * Delivers Child Life Services, including therapeutic play, education, procedural preparation, and coping support tailored to each patient’s developmental and emotional needs. * Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans to promote optimal growth, development, and psychosocial well-being. * Uses developmentally appropriate, medically accurate information to prepare children and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures, providing psychological preparation to reduce fear, pain, and anxiety. * Facilitates medical play to help children explore, express feelings, and gain mastery over their hospital experience. * Collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and integrate family-centered goals of care. * Offers education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and the impact of hospitalization to minimize trauma and developmental disruption. * Provides culturally sensitive emotional support to patients and families, respecting individual values and beliefs. * Maintains accurate, timely patient care documentation in compliance with hospital policies. * Participates in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to treatment planning and discussion. * Trains, guides, and provides feedback to volunteers and students involved in child life services. **Professional:** * Demonstrates clinical competency in direct patient care and successfully meets 100% of the core Child Life competencies established by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). * Actively pursues ongoing professional growth through mentorship, continuing education, and/or other learning opportunities. * Participates in in-service trainings and continuing education programs, and shares key updates or new knowledge with the department through staff in- services or presentations. **Operational:** * Acts as a financial steward by implementing cost-effective programming, adhering to budget guidelines, and supporting fundraising efforts through donor engagement. * Contributes to departmental operations and professional growth by participating in projects, initiatives, and committees. * Collaborates with team members to achieve departmental goals and performance targets. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Supervisory/Management Responsibilities** * This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. **Minimum Requirements** * Education - Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field of study. * Experience - Completion (or nearing completion) of Child Life internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist following ACLP standards **In Lieu Of** * NA **Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses** * Child Life Certification (Must obtain within one year of employment) **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Strong knowledge of infant, child and adolescent growth and development * Demonstrated experience working with infants, children and adolescents in healthcare or related settings * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meets deadlines * Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a positive, team-oriented environment. * Goal-oriented with the capacity to set priorities and achieve results while maintaining high professional standards **Work Shift** Day (United States of America) **Location** Greenville Memorial Hospital **Facility** 1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital **Department** 10086080 Child Life Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.