Child Life Specialist

The Work You'll Do

This isn't a desk job. You'll be on the floor, working directly with kids and families at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. The hospital has 496 beds, a busy maternity unit (around 450 deliveries a month), a Children's Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU, and a separate pediatric ER. Your job is to coordinate patient education and staff education so that every child's emotional and developmental needs are protected and supported throughout their stay. You'll also promote their overall health and welfare. Every day looks different, but the goal is always the same: help kids cope with being in the hospital.

What You'll Need

• A Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or something equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working in a similar setting.
• Certification from the Child Life Certifying Commission of the Child Life Council. That's non negotiable.
• You also need to show you understand how to care for patients of different ages ; infants, toddlers, school age kids, teens ; whatever the unit serves.

What You'll Get

• A challenging environment where you actually make a difference.
• Access to a comprehensive education and training center to keep growing.
• Competitive pay and a generous paid time off plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• A 401(K) with a company match and a discounted stock plan.
• Career opportunities across Valley Health System and UHS.
• Subsidies are available too.

About the Hospital and Health System

Summerlin Hospital is part of The Valley Health System (VHS), which runs six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. It's an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility, a Primary Stroke Center, and has won awards from the American Heart Association. VHS is owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest healthcare providers in the country ; a Fortune 300 company with about 99,000 employees and $15.8 billion in revenue in 2024. Every employee here takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program, built on three rules: treat everyone as a guest, show professionalism and excellence, and practice teamwork.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit, send in your application. Make sure your resume reflects your degree, certification, and the two years of experience.

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