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Child Life Specialist

@ Nebraska Medicine
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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Facilitate care, Coordinate care, Provide support
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields; certified or eligible as Certified Child Life Specialist; BLS within 30 days of hire; second shift availability; full-time (1.0 FTE).
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Job Description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Child Life Specialist
Facilitate and implement psychosocial, emotional and cultural care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.

If you have questions about applying for the Child Life Specialist, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected]​

Details 

  • Full time and benefits eligible ( 1.0 FTE )
  • Monday-Friday, Second Shift 2:00pm-10:00pm

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!


Duties: Child Life Specialist

Facilitate and implement psychosocial, emotional and cultural care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.


Required Qualifications: Child Life Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, child life, therapeutic recreation, or psychology required.
• Eligible for or currently certified as a Certified Child Life Specialist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Child Life Specialist

• Experience with policies, procedure, and protocol manuals preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, and the different procedure areas within a hospital setting preferred.

 

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.