Description

We’re seeking a dedicated RN or LPN to support children and young adults in our nurturing 24/7 care environment designed to feel just like home. With low patient ratios, you'll provide high-quality nursing care while also helping residents grow their skills, enjoy recreational activities, and stay connected to their community.

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values connection, celebrates wins big and small, and shows up for each other every day. If you're looking to build meaningful relationships and make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule

6am - 6pm, weekdaysEvery third weekend

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.Paid Time Off – PTO frontloaded and accrues from the first day.Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What You'll Do

Within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the resident’s care plan, makes decisions and delivers a full range of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursing process and maintains accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by nursing standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.Provides nursing oversight of the medical care delivered by RA/CMA and training to resident, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a resident’s care delivery.Communicates effectively, respectfully, and professionally with residents, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned resident’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met. Communication style establishes and maintains positive relationships.Assists the residents in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for the household, and other life skills areas.Interacts with coworkers based on mutual respect and trust and establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and ChildServe.

What You'll Need

Current RN/LPN licensure to practice in the state of IowaDocumentation of current CPR/BLS certificationAbility to communicate effectively in (or through) reading, writing and speaking the English languageMust be willing to obtain chauffeurs licenseAbility to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected].

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 5,800 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.