Description
ChildServes Complex Medical program provides 24-7 residential skilled nursing care in a family-focused environment. We care children who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical needs.Our ratios average 1:6 with structured support from CNAs CMAs Respiratory Therapists and other direct care staff.
Schedule
6p-6:30a part time 2 shifts per week weekend rotation
Opportunity for a rotating days/nights schedule if desired.
What Youll Do
- Within the nursing scope of practice physicians orders and the patients 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 ChildServepolicies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively respectfully and professionally with patients physicians families school personnel ChildServestaff and others to assure assigned childs care needs are assessed communicated and met.
- Provide oversight of the care delivered by Licensed Practical Nurses and paraprofessionals.
- Provide training to children families and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a childs care delivery.
- Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServeequipment supplies and environment.
- Complete other duties as assigned
What Youll 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 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 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 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.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together - apply today!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.