Child Life Specialist - Childrens Pediatric Oncology
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Healthcare
Health Educator -
Child Care/Nanny
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Full Time
Days
Monday - Friday
8:00a - 4:00p
Qualifications- Must have a Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field.
- Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship.
- Licensure/Certification:
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or must complete certification requirement within 1 year of employment.
The Child Life Specialist, as a member of the total health care team, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field. Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship. Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.
Licensure, Registration and/or CertificationCertified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or must complete certification requirement within 1 year of employment.
Work Experience0 - 1 year experience in child development. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesAssesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment. Document the child life assessment, observations, and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record. Orient/supervise volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department.
Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activity related to children's health. Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice. Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature, attending conferences/workshops, and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.
Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.
Working RelationshipsWorks directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.
Special Job DimensionsNone.
Supplemental InformationThis document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.
LocationTulsa, Oklahoma 74136
DepartmentChildrens Pediatric Oncology - Yale Campus
EOEEOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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