Job Description
We believe that exceptional care begins by creating a workplace environment and culture of safety where nurses feel uplifted and encouraged by their team and leaders. If you’re passionate about helping children with special healthcare needs live a great life and want to join a nursing program unlike any other, we invite you to join us! This position will support out Inpatient Complex Medical Care program, which provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for adolescents and young adults in a family-focused environment who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical needs.
To learn more: Nursing at ChildServe - ChildServe
Benefits
This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time-off, and a 403b retirement account. PTO starts accruing immediately!
Additional perks include on-site cafe with discounted meals, online learning opportunities, partial adoption/IVF assistance, education assistance, and many more. Check out our nursing landing page for more info
Schedule
6:00pm - 6:30am, three days per week, and every third weekend.
What You'll Do
Within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the patient’s care plan, make decisions and deliver a full range of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursing process.
Maintain accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by nursing standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with patients, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
Provide training to children and young adults, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a child’s care delivery.
Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.
Complete other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
Current valid license as a RN/LPN in Iowa.
Active BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing and speaking the English language
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
A big heart for helping kids with special healthcare needs live a #greatlife
Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org.
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life
We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work, 3 days per week,