Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse — Trauma-Informed Care

Orchard Place; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

15 vacation days per year

10 sick days per year

10 paid holidays

12-hour shifts available

Job summary

Orchard Place, Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Full Time Nurse for Weekday Shifts to care for children and adolescents in a residential program.

The role involves direct nursing assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to promote wellness and reduce restraints. On-call rotation and weekend/holiday coverage are included, with competitive pay and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN or LPN license; pediatric or psychiatric experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills; comfort with EHR and medication administration.
• Willingness to be on-call and participate in rotating holiday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and nursing assessments to youth in our residential program.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Administer medications and manage health records.
• Support trauma-informed care and reduce restraints where possible.
• Respond calmly during emergencies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Iowa RN or LPN license

Tools

EHR/EMR

Job description

Orchard Place, Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Full Time Nurse for Weekday Shifts to care for children and adolescents in a residential program.

The role involves direct nursing assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to promote wellness and reduce restraints. On-call rotation and weekend/holiday coverage are included, with competitive pay and strong growth opportunities.