Pediatric Program Manager

Iowa-Home-Care; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Home Care in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Pediatric Program Manager to lead and grow our pediatric EPSDT program and related waiver services.

The role focuses on coordinating care for children with special healthcare needs, building a strong team of nurses and caregivers, and partnering with clinical leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant care and effective coordination with families and community resources.

Qualifications

• Current Iowa Registered Nurse license or a degree in Social Work.
• Experience supporting children with special healthcare needs preferred.
• Knowledge of Iowa Medicaid EPSDT and Waiver programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Our Pediatric Program with operational oversight of the pediatric EPSDT program and waiver services.
• Coordinate individualized care planning to ensure timely and comprehensive services.
• Collaborate with Clinical Management to support quality care, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes.
• Assist families in navigating pediatric healthcare services and support programs.
• Build and grow a compassionate nursing/caregiver team for children with complex needs.

Skills

Team leadership

RN license

Pediatric care

Social work

Care coordination

Medicaid EPSDT

Waiver programs

Recruiting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

RN license

Social Work degree

Job description

Pediatric Program ManagerIowa Home Care | West Des Moines, IowaHelp Us Grow a Program That Makes a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!At Iowa Home Care, we believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care that allows them to thrive in the comfort of their home.We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Pediatric Program Manager to lead and grow our pediatric home health program, with a primary focus on Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) services and Iowa Medicaid Waiver programs.This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) with pediatric experience OR a Social Worker with experience supporting children with special healthcare needs and their families preferred.We aren't just looking for someone to manage a program. We're looking for someone who wants to build a team, advocate for children, strengthen care coordination, and help expand access to essential pediatric services throughout Iowa.What You'll DoLead Our Pediatric ProgramProvide leadership and operational oversight of Iowa Home Care's pediatric EPSDT program and related waiver services.Coordinate individualized care planning to ensure children receive appropriate, timely, and comprehensive services.Work closely with our Clinical Management Team to support quality care delivery, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes.Serve as a knowledgeable resource for Iowa Medicaid EPSDT requirements, waiver programs, authorizations, and available community resources.Help families navigate the complexities of pediatric healthcare services and available support programs.Build and Grow an Exceptional TeamLead efforts to recruit, develop, and retain compassionate nurses and caregivers dedicated to serving children with complex healthcare needs.Partner with clinical leadership and recruiting teams to identify staffing needs and expand pediatric service capacity.Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment where employees feel valued and empowered.Support employee orientation, education, professional development, and ongoing performance improvement.Partner With Clinical LeadershipCollaborate with Clinical Managers to coordinate patient care, monitor service delivery, and support individualized plans of care.For candidates who are not licensed Registered Nurses, work directly with RN Clinical Managers who retain responsibility for nursing assessments, clinical supervision, and other functions requiring RN licensure.Promote communication and collaboration among families, physicians, case managers, schools, community partners, and interdisciplinary care teams.Identify opportunities to improve care coordination, patient satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.Expand Our Reach and ImpactDevelop relationships with referral sources, Medicaid case managers, community organizations, and other professionals serving children with special healthcare needs.Identify opportunities to expand pediatric services into underserved communities.Help remove barriers that prevent children and families from accessing needed care.Play an active role in shaping the future growth and success of Iowa Home Care's pediatric program.The Person Who Will Thrive in This RoleYou are someone who:Loves building and growing a team and takes pride in helping others succeed.Understands that navigating healthcare services for children with complex needs can be overwhelming for families.Is knowledgeable about Medicaid programs or eager to develop that knowledge.Can balance compassion with accountability, organization, and operational excellence.Enjoys working collaboratively with nurses, social workers, families, and community partners.Sees opportunities to grow services and is motivated to turn those opportunities into results.Believes every child deserves the opportunity to receive exceptional care at home.Why Iowa Home Care?At Iowa Home Care, our mission is rooted in making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of an important program, influence its direction, and help build a team dedicated to serving some of Iowa's most vulnerable children.If you have the leadership skills and heart to help us grow our pediatric program, we would love to hear from you!Iowa Home Care — For the Love of HomeApply today and help us make a lasting difference, one child and one family at a time.QualificationsCurrent Iowa Registered Nurse license or a degree in Social Work.Experience supporting children with special healthcare needs preferred.Previous experience with Iowa Medicaid EPSDT and Iowa Medicaid Waiver programs preferred.Knowledge of pediatric home health, private duty nursing, medical necessity, service authorizations, and care coordination preferred.Experience supporting children with complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, or other special healthcare needs preferred.Understanding of interdisciplinary care planning and family-centered services.Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience recruiting, developing, or leading a healthcare team preferred.A genuine passion for advocating for children and helping families access the services they need.