Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Certified Child Life Specialist Marianjoy Hospital Full-time Days 3k Sign-on Bonus

5 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationWheaton/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 174324

      Company Description

      At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

      Job Description

      The Child Life Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

      #NMWEST

      #LI-MC1

      *Internal and rehire candidates less than 1 year are not eligible for sign-on bonus.

      Responsibilities:

      • Provides therapeutic, developmental, recreational and diversional play activities for pediatric patients.
      • Supports the child's development of personal coping strategies to enhance adjustment to the hospital experience and enhance normal growth and development.

      Qualifications

      Required:

      • One to two years of experience as a Child Life Specialist preferred
      • Bachelor's Degree in Hospital Play Education, Child Development or Psychology
      • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
      • Basic computer knowledge

      Preferred:

      • Additional languages
      • Master's Degree in Child Development

      Additional Information

      Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

      Benefits

      We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

  • About the company

      Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of healthcare.

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