Child Life Specialist - Nurses Child Life Specialists
University of Mississippi Medical Center
About this role
Child Life Specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center helps reduce stress and anxiety in hospitalized children by addressing emotional, psychosocial, recreational, and health-related educational needs. The role supports patients and families through therapeutic play, preparation for medical procedures, and age-appropriate teaching. Position is based at the Main Campus in Jackson within Children's Clinical Support Services.
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About University of Mississippi Medical Center
umc.eduUMMC educates health care professionals, conducts health sciences research, provides leading patient care and eliminates health care disparities.
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About University of Mississippi Medical Center
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$64k – $87k
per year
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