RN Team Lead - Pediatric Rehab (Full-Time)

Childserve; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with company 1:

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

ChildServe is seeking an RN Team Lead in Iowa to guide a multidisciplinary pediatric inpatient rehabilitation medicine team. You will ensure care plans are implemented and goals met, while promoting staff engagement and excellent teamwork.

The role requires an Iowa RN license, BLS within 90 days, and pediatric rehab experience. You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality documentation and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current valid RN license in Iowa.
• 2 years of pediatric, rehabilitation nursing preferred.
• Specialty certifications (CPN, CBIS, CRRN) preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start date.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and be mobile.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver pediatric inpatient rehabilitation care.
• Ensure regulatory-compliant environment and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Oversee care plan implementation and achievement of goals.
• Supervise and develop staff; coach and mentor team members.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Team communication

Pediatric nursing

Care coordination

Education

RN license in Iowa

Job description

The RN Team Lead will guide a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert clinical care for children and teens in ChildServe’s Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine program, the only comprehensive pediatric rehab program of its kind in Iowa. This role ensures individualized care needs are met while fostering staff engagement and effective teamwork.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Open to evening or overnight shifts

What You'll Do

Business Responsibilities

• Ensure environment is maintained according to regulatory requirements. Consistently demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Within the nursing/respiratory therapy scope of practice and physician’s orders, ensure the implementation of each child’s care plan and achieves the goals set forth in that care plan.

Supervision

• Ensure newly hired staff are equipped to provide care. Ensure assigned staff are engaged in their work and that they are appropriately developed. Effectively manage staff performance. Role model great care and coaches and mentors colleagues to improved performance.

Documentation

• Ensure staff document accurately, completely, and timely as defined by nursing/respiratory therapy standards or practice and ChildServe policies and procedures and provides feedback to supervisor on how the documentation system can be improved.

What You'll Need

• Current valid license as a RN in Iowa.
• Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation and/or with children with complex medical conditions.
• Preferred: Specialty nursing certifications (CPN, CBIS, CRRN).
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• 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’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, ChildServe proudly 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. To request assistance with the application process, please email [e-mail]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.