Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
At 13 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.
Job Summary
Shift: Monday-Friday, with 1 evening shift required
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and|or diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to illness|disability|hospitalization|painful procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Evenings and weekends required.
Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies.
Develops, coordinates and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and emotional state.
Assesses, plans and implements individual treatment plans related to illness|disability, social-emotional development, play preference|style, coping skills and family dynamics according to standards of practice.
Conducts individual sessions, team treats, procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner. Actively supports principles of pain management.
Evaluates Child Life services and makes recommendations to improve patient and program outcomes.
Treatment plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration services when appropriate.
Coordinates special events on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification
Supervises and|or assists with student interns as designated.
Effectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groups.
Certification
License
Education and Experience - Additional Comments
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
