Child Life Specialist - 09 FTE Sign-On Bonus 2500
Child Life Specialist - 09 FTE Sign-On Bonus 2500
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Job Description
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36Are you passionate about supporting children and families through their healthcare journeys Do you have the skills and heart to make a positive impact during challenging times If so we invite you to join our dedicated team!
Gundersen Health System is looking for a full time Child Life Specialist to join our team! We are committed to providing exceptional care and emotional support to children and their families. Our mission is to create a comforting and educational environment that helps children navigate their healthcare experiences with confidence and resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide child life services primarily in the inpatient and emergency service setting.
Provide emotional supportto children and families during medical procedures and hospital stays.
Develop and implement therapeutic play activitiesto help children cope with their healthcare experiences.
Educate children and familiesabout medical procedures and treatments in a childfriendly manner.
Collaborate with healthcare professionalsto create a supportive and nurturing environment.
Advocate for the needs of children and familieswithin the healthcare setting.
What Will You Need
Bachelors degree in child life or a related field
Completion of an ACLP (Association of Child life Professionals) approved child life internship.
Child life certification within one year of hire
2 years experience working with children (preferably in a medical setting)
What is Available
0.9 FTE; 72 hours every 2 weeks.
Schedule: Primarily Emergency Services shift: Currently 1:3010:00pm
Work approximately every third weekend (inpatient and emergency services)
Location: La Crosse WI Main Campus
In addition to the rewarding work youll receive:
*$2500 signon bonus paid out after 6 months of employment within the role
Relocation Assistance to help offset the cost of relocating to La Crosse WI
A positive work environment with an inclusive team committed to collective growth.
Opportunity to ensure highest quality of pediatric care is delivered close to home.
A balance of a primary unit and yet still get a variety of experience providing child life services in multiple settings.
Toprated retirement and healthcare benefits
Support to grow your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Reimbursement Program
Connection to Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals
If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing missiondriven organization this may be the right opportunity for you!
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
