Child Life Specialist

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Pediatrics/PICU Manager, this position is part of the multi-disciplinary health care team, conducts activities which focus on the emotional and developmental needs of children and families using play and other forms of communication and education. Assesses, recommends and develops programs and policies that will provide a safe, therapeutic and age-appropriate pediatric environment.

Minimum Qualifications: 

•  One (1) year in acute health. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field.
• Must have knowledge of and skill in child life assessment techniques, psychosocial care of hospitalized children and family dynamics, bereavement support, principles of pediatric growth, cognitive and emotional development, adult and child education principles and practices, medical terminology, and common pediatric injuries and illnesses.
• CHILDLIFE/PLAY THERAPY COORD = Certified Child Life Specialist.
• CT CPRBLS - Basic Life Support – AHA