Staff Position

Child Life Specialist
Clinic And Schar Cancer
Fairfax, VA
Days

$36-73/hour
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

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Pay

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$36-73/hour

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Description


Child Life Specialist 1
Inova Benefits and Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
- Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
- Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
- Retirement benefits with match from day one
- Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
- Competitive salary: Pay based experience
- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work
See Full List of Benefits Here: 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Child Life Specialist 1 to join the Child Life Program team! This role is full-time DAYS working Monday through Friday. Must be eligible to sit for the Child Life Council Certification exam.
Requirements for consideration:
- Bachelors Degree
- Eligible to sit for Child Life Council Certification exam

Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:
- Provides Child Life services for all pediatric patients, sibling/family support and interventions.
- Provides one on one support and helps patients cope with stresses of hospitalization.
- Develops individual program of activities.
- Makes clinical decisions in collaboration with healthcare team based on theoretical knowledge and baseline clinical experience measured by patient satisfaction scores, length of stay data and the Child Life database.
- Assists in establishing policies/procedure, goals and a statement of purpose.
- Assists in facilitating the utilization of community groups, entertainment, celebrity visitors and public relations program within the community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Inova Job ID #659442. Posted job title: child life specialist 1

Employer

Inova Health System

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About Fairfax, VA

Cost of Living
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Weather
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Transportation
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Demographics
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  • Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal pollen.
  • There is a sizable population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
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  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby recreational areas.
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