Child Life Specialist: Dialysis

Child Life Specialist:
Outpatient Clinics with a focus on Child Life Services in the Dialysis Unit

This position serves as the primary Child Life Specialist in the dialysis unit and provides additional support to outpatient Child Life Specialists as needed.

In pediatric dialysis, a Child Life Specialist supports children and families through dialysis by assessing emotional needs, reducing stress and anxiety, preparing and educating children about procedures, preserving normal play and social experiences, teaching coping skills, supporting caregivers, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Burnet Campus
• Department:
  Child Life & Integrative Care
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Full-time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE

Expected Starting Pay Range: $53,705.60 - $67,142.40

Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Pay starts at $53,705.60 annually (as a salaried/exempt employee) and can increase based on years of experience.

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Weekend Rotation: working one weekend day every eight weeks is required. $5.00/hour weekend differential on qualified hours. Holiday responsibilities within the division's holiday coverage practice.

• 30 days of paid time off accrued per year. Unused PTO rolls over.
• Weekend differential: $5.00 per hour on qualified hours.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Completion of child life internship under the supervision of a certified CLS required.
  
  Please note:
  
  Candidates who have not completed the required internship will not be considered for this position.
• Must be Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within one year of hire.

At Cincinnati Children's we want to ensure every visit is as safe, convenient, and comfortable as possible. Providing an exceptional level of care means reaching far beyond our medical expertise - that's where our Child Life Specialists come into action: promoting play, education, developmental progress, coping skills and psychosocial support. Whether it is a trip to the Emergency Department, a short follow-up appointment or an inpatient stay, a visit to the hospital can be a scary and overwhelming experience - for patients, siblings and for their families.

The Child Life Program works with patients of all ages in different medical settings to help support emotional safety and normalize the process of receiving medical care. Child Life Specialists are certified and have significant clinical expertise in the developmental impact of illness and injury. This helps improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and healthcare experiences. In addition, Clinical Assistants provide important opportunities for play-based activities that promote coping and normalization.

• Patient Care
• Professional Responsibility
• Departmental Responsibility
• Data Management
• Teamwork

Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consist…