RN/LPN Pediatric Homecare (All Shifts)

Jobvite, Inc.; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildServe in Johnston, IA is seeking a Pediatric Homecare Nurse to deliver in-home nursing care, building meaningful relationships with children and supporting growth and health at home.

In this role, you will receive thorough in-home training, ongoing clinical support, and work within a team that serves families within a 35-mile radius of Johnston to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN or LPN license is required.
• BLS certification through Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and be mobile within home environments.
• Excellent English communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home nursing services per the care plan and physician orders.
• Communicate effectively with the client care team to assess and meet care needs.
• Train clients, families, and staff to support care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Mobility

Team collaboration

Patient care planning

Education

RN or LPN license in Iowa

BLS certification

Job description

Are you looking to make a real difference in a child’s life? As a Pediatric Homecare Nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with your clients while helping them grow and thrive right at home. Enjoy the reward of providing focused, personalized care without the rush of managing multiple patients at once.

You’ll never be sent to a home unprepared. All staff receive in-home, client-specific training with another nurse before working independently in the client’s home. Clinical support from experienced nurses is also available during all operating hours.

To learn more: Nursing at ChildServe - ChildServe

Hours & Scheduling:

• Full-Time (FT)
• Part-Time (PT)
• PRN (As Needed)

Shift Lengths:

Shifts vary based on family needs and physician orders and typically range from 5 to 12 hours. Some homes require up to 16 hours of coverage per day, which is split between a day nurse and an evening nurse.

Example Shifts Include:

• 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Service Area:

We serve families within a 35-mile radius of our Johnston campus, including: Des Moines metro, Ankeny, West Des Moines, Indianola, Pleasant Hill, and Elkhart.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Serve as the sole provider of a full range of nursing services as defined within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and theclient specific care plan.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with all members of the client care team to assure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
• Provide training to clients, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a child’s care delivery.

What You’ll Need

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

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServe 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.
• ChildServe’sfour 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, ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.