Description

Description

*This position is based out of Broward Health

Job Summary

Responsible for sharing clinical responsibilities with Child Life Specialists as well as staffing and ensuring adherence to protocol by all those working within the Child Life department. Assesses, plans, facilitates, and evaluates the coordination of patient care and day to day operations of assigned departments according to department policies and procedures. Provides leadership, utilizes effective problem-solving strategies, and applies evidence-based practice to improve patient care and workforce optimization. Works under the supervision of the Manager/Director. Develops partnerships with clinical care teams to improve outcomes for patient care and service delivery to meet the needs within the clinical environment.

Job Specific Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Child Life department by managing schedules, coordinating performance evaluations, developing methods to improve patient outcomes, coordinating in-services conducted by staff, ensuring compliance with all hospital codes and standards, and maintaining/updating departmental policies.
• Performs chart reviews on the documentation of patient information by the Child Life Specialists to check for accuracy and compliance.
• Observes the Child Life Specialists to validate and support the services being provided. Ensures the quality of services delivered are within the standards set for by the hospital and departments assigned. Mentors front line staff in order to successfully meet the competencies for their position and provide ongoing feedback in a constructive manner.
• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations and collaborates with leadership to meet hospital needs.
• Promotes/practices cost containment and maintains fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.
• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• B.A or B.S degree in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 2 years of related experience
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• CPI or Safety Care training preferred.
• Ability to mentor Child Life Specialists.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate child life services to patients and families as needed based on developmental level.
• Effective and efficient use of technological resources utilized by the department.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to negotiate for cooperation and encourage collaboration with superiors, peers, physicians and staff.
• Flexibility to respond to department needs on a 24-hour, 7 day of week basis.

Job:

Professional

Department:

BHMC CHILD LIFE-2200-863001

Job Status:

Full Time