Job Description

The role of a Specialized Respite Nurse is to offer one-on-one time between a child and licensed nurse within the family’s home or community.  Respite care is designed to give families a break from the day-to-day care involved in raising a child with special healthcare needs.  ChildServe’s respite service allows parents to attend events for their other children, schedule appointments for themselves, or simply take time to recharge.
 

Schedule  

1:1 Respite: Primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Can be regularly scheduled or as needed.   

Group: Available F-Sun typically 10–12-hour shifts. High need on Saturday 12-hour shifts.  

What You’ll Do  

• Provide one-on-one nursing support in the home or community.
• Interact with the child and participate in fun activities.
• Complete electronic documentation and paper MARS.
• Possible skills used: medication administration, g-tube nutrition, seizure management, trach cares, etc.

What You’ll Need  

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current valid RN/LPN license in Iowa.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• Valid driver’s license/insurance for three consecutive years without suspension.
• Experience working with children with special health care needs preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, 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

• 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 careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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