Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

ChildServe; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Part time

Job summary

Child Serve is seeking a Per-Diem Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient pediatric team in Iowa. You will assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients, guiding families through care plans in collaboration with subspecialists and the broader care team.

The role offers flexible day, night, or weekend hours with optional on-call shifts. A licensed Iowa ARNP (PNP or FNP) with at least three years of NP experience is required.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNPC required.
• ARPN Iowa license in PNP or FNP.
• Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Inpatient experience or with medical complexity/IDD preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and mobility in clinical areas.
• Pass Child Serve physical exam at start and as required.
• English language proficiency (reading/writing/speaking).

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient/family meetings to review treatment options and care plans.
• Perform exams, order tests, prescribe treatments/medications, and document care.
• Provide education to patients, families, staff, and community; support family engagement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and promote best practices.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Job description

Child Serve is looking for a Per-Diem Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join a dedicated medical team where you’ll make a meaningful impact every day. In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive inpatient care – from conducting assessments and diagnosing conditions to prescribing treatments and guiding families through care plans. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team and partner with subspecialists to ensure every patient receives exceptional, compassionate care while working within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Scope

• Works within the inpatient program.
• Care for children and young adults up to age 30 with complex medical needs and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Schedule

• Flexible hours during days, nights, or weekends.

Call Rotation

Call rotation after hours and weekend shifts is not required for this PRN role, but there are opportunities to cover on‑call shifts if available.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Patient & Family Care: Participate in patient/family meetings to review treatment options and support understanding of medical conditions. Perform exams, order tests, prescribe treatments/medications, and interpret results. Document assessments, care plans, education, and follow‑up in compliance with regulations. Respond to inquiries from patients, families, staff, providers, and referral agencies.
• Education for Patients, Families, Staff & Community: Prepare and deliver education to patients, families, and community members. Support family engagement and collaboration with the care team. Participate in clinical education and training for staff.
• Quality of Care & Best Practices: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care. Promote and apply evidence‑based best practices. Support initiatives related to quality improvement, infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship. Provide limited supervision to nurses as needed to support operations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Represent the nurse practitioner role within the organization. Ensure effective communication to support seamless transitions of care.

What You'll Need

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
• ARNP specialty education and license in the state of Iowa in one of these roles:
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Preferred: Inpatient experience or experience with medical complexities, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinical areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Must be able to pass a Child Serve physical examination at commencement of employment and thereafter as regulations require.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

• Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Child Serve’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.