RN/LPN - Days or Nights - Pediatric Complex Medical (Part-Time)

ChildServe•Johnston, IA

About The Position

ChildServe is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to provide nursing care in its inpatient Pediatric Complex Medical program. The program supports infants through age 14 who cannot live at home because of complex medical needs, in a warm, family-centered environment. The nurse delivers care within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and each child’s care plan, and works with families and the broader care team to support children’s needs.

Requirements

Current, valid Iowa license as an RN or LPN.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; be mobile within clinic areas; and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Ability to communicate effectively in English through reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

Make decisions and deliver a full range of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursing process, within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the care plan.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records according to nursing standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with residents, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to ensure each assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
Provide training to patients, families, and staff as needed to advance the skills and knowledge of people associated with a child’s care.
Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.