The role of a 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
Primarily afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Can be regularly scheduled or as needed.
Located in Ames, Huxley or Slater
How You’ll Make an Impact
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
Current valid license as a RN or LPN in Iowa.
Valid driver’s license with two or fewer violations in the past three years
Active BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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.
Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org.
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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