Travel Child Life Specialist
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
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Job info
Child Life Specialist
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Mid (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Work Setting: Split time between two facilities (inpatient and outpatient)
Job Summary
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial needs of patients and families from neonatal to 17 years old (Neonates, Pediatric, Adolescent).
- Provide psychosocial support tailored to patient and family needs.
- Plan and coordinate activities to promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth using age-appropriate developmental principles.
- Advocate for patients and families.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or another health-related field.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Child Life Specialist, including experience within the last year.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Skills & Competencies
- Psychosocial support
- Patient advocacy
- Activity planning
- Knowledge of growth and development principles
Additional Information
- Position requires working across two facilities.
Facility
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
Pros
The teamwork and support from the floor staff and most PCA’s is phenomenal. Location
Cons
Poor staffing, floating to other units sometimes all three shifts, little support from management. The AMN (Charge) is responsible for 59 patient rooms, which could be 118 patients. Resources are stretched too thin.
- Childrens
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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