Child Life Specialist, Pediatric Emergency .60

Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Child Life Specialist provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial care, education, and support to pediatric patients and families experiencing acute illness, injury, trauma, and emergency medical interventions within the Pediatric Emergency Department. Using evidence-based child life practices, the Child Life Specialist promotes coping, reduces fear and anxiety, and enhances the patient and family experience throughout the emergency care encounter. What you will do Assess the developmental, emotional, psychosocial, and coping needs of pediatric patients and families presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Department. Provide preparation, education, and support for procedures, diagnostic testing, treatments, and emergency interventions. Utilize developmentally appropriate distraction techniques, therapeutic play, medical play, and coping strategies to reduce patient distress and procedural anxiety. Support patients and families during IV insertions, blood draws, imaging studies, sedation procedures, trauma activations, and other emergency department procedures. Collaborate with nursing, physician, social work, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that support patient coping and family engagement. Provide support and advocacy for patients with developmental differences, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health needs, sensory sensitivities, or communication barriers. Assist with crisis intervention, bereavement support, end‑of‑life care, and family support during critical events when appropriate. Facilitate family presence and participation in care consistent with organizational policies and patient safety considerations. Serve as a resource to staff regarding child development, family‑centered care, trauma‑informed practices, and strategies to improve patient cooperation and procedural success. Participate in quality improvement, departmental initiatives, staff education, and program development activities. Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in the electronic medical record according to departmental standards. Maintain compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and ACLP professional standards. Education Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a directly related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Experience Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Experience supporting pediatric patients in acute care, emergency, critical care, or procedural settings is preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of child growth and development across the pediatric age continuum. Knowledge of family‑centered care principles and trauma‑informed care practices. Knowledge of pediatric coping strategies, therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and psychosocial assessment. Knowledge of the impact of illness, injury, hospitalization, trauma, and medical procedures on children and families. Ability to assess developmental and psychosocial needs and implement appropriate interventions. Ability to support children and families during stressful, emergent, and emotionally charged situations. Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to utilize distraction techniques, procedural support tools, and evidence-based interventions to improve patient coping and procedural success. Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation and standard computer applications. Demonstrated ability to provide psychosocial support and developmentally appropriate interventions to pediatric patients and families. Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity emergency care environment. Ability to prioritize competing demands and respond appropriately during emergencies and critical events. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Licenses and Certifications CCLS – Certified Child Life Specialist required within 180 days. BLS – Basic Life Support required. Equal Opportunity Employer: Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $46.50 – $52.37 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0010 Stanford Health Care