Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Methodist

Overview

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To help children and their families better understand the illness, hospitalization and outpatient procedures. Decreasing stress and anxiety related to procedures, separation from home and family and changes in routine are the key focus areas.

Qualifications

License / Certifications :

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) AND

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education :

Bachelor's Degree : Child Development including the 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals OR

Bachelor's Degree : Related Field including the 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals

Successful completion of a 600 hour child life internship.

Other Knowledge / Skills :

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.

Multicultural sensitivity

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Responsibilities

Assessment-Promotes the use of evidence-based practice using protocols and procedures.

• Observe and assess the needs and concerns of the child and family
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient / family and health care team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes / goals.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based

Intervention-participates in the interdisciplinary care of the patient with the collaboration of team members, utilizing additional resources as needed.

Education- Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's age and family needs.

Performance Improvement- actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem-solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.71per hour - $31.93per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.