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 youre 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!
The Team Lead will ensure the clinical needs of each child are met through a multidisciplinary approach to care while fostering staff engagement and effective teamwork in our Inpatient Complex Medical Care program where we provide 24hour skilled nursing care in a familyfocused environment. We care for children teens and young adults who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical needs.
Benefits
This role is fulltime and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance paid timeoff and a 403b retirement account. PTO is frontloaded and starts accruing immediately!
Additional perks include onsite cafe with discounted meals online learning opportunities partial adoption/IVF assistance education assistance and many more.
Check out our nurse careers page for more info night shift schedule working 40 hours per week between the hours of 6pm6am
What Youll Do
- Ensure staff provide care according to the childs care plan and provide clinical care according to best practices as defined by ChildServepolicy and practice manuals.
- Ensure staff document accurately completely and timely.
- Serve as a preceptor and ensure newly hired staff are competent to provide care.
- Manage staff performance and develop staff skills talents and knowledge.
- Ensure supervised staff are current with all unit and ChildServespecific information.
- Address stakeholder feedback effectively respectfully and professionally.
- Ensure environment is maintained according to regulatory requirements.
- Provide direct care as assigned.
- Ensure adequate qualified staff to meet the needs of children within defined clinical model.
What Youll Need
- 2 years of nursing experience in pediatrics rehabilitation and/or with children with complex medical conditions.
- Current valid license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa; RN preferred
- Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking the English language
Not sure if you hit 100 of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.
Why ChildServe ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat
- Were not your average nonprofit.We serve 5800 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 oneofakind.
- 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 nonprofit dedicated to innovation were 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.
- Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
ChildServe is an equal opportunity employer.