Child Life Specialist

Careers With PurposeSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.00 - $34.50 Pay Info: Additional rmation $5,000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment!Job SummaryProvide psychosocial support, education, preparation and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and families throughout the surgical/medical experience. This role collaborates with the perioperative team to reduce anxiety, promote positive coping and enhance patient and family centered care in the preoperative, operative and recovery settings. Assesses developmental, emotional, psychosocial and coping needs of pediatric patients and families undergoing surgical and medical procedures. Utilizes evidence-based child life practices to reduce stress and anxiety associated with surgery, anesthesia, procedures and hospitalization. Promotes family-centered care and facilitates the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting. Possesses expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures. Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions, with expertise in the use of play activities in a health care environment and in-depth knowledge of research regarding children in health care settings.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required. Completion of Child Life internship required. Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred. Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting desired. Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire.BenefitsSanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0278983 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No