RN/LPN Pediatric Respite - In Home (PRN)

ChildServe • Johnston, IA

5d

About The Position

The Respite Nurse provides one-on-one nursing support to a child with special healthcare needs in the family’s home or community. Respite care gives families a break from day-to-day caregiving so they can attend to other family needs, schedule appointments, or recharge. The role may involve medication administration, g-tube nutrition, seizure management, tracheostomy care, and other nursing skills. The position is primarily scheduled for afternoons, evenings, and weekends, either on a regular basis or as needed.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid RN or LPN license in Iowa.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Be able to lift up to 35 lbs, move within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Communicate effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with special healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one nursing support in the home or community.
• Interact with the child and participate in fun activities.
• Complete electronic documentation and paper MARS.
• Use relevant nursing skills, potentially including medication administration, g-tube nutrition, seizure management, and tracheostomy care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed