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Weekend - Pediatric Group Respite Nurse Nursing and Supports (RN, LPN, CNA, RT - all services) Johnston, Iowa Apply Description The role of a Group Respite Nurse is to provide nursing cares to a small group of children during your shift in collaboration with direct care professionals. Group services typically support 10-12 children over the weekend with varying needs and abilities. 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.Aedyn’s Story - ChildServe (https://www.childserve.org/aedyns-story/) Schedule Nursing weekends are held once or twice a month and start Friday evening at 6p through Sunday evenings at 6pm. Shifts vary from 6-12 hours What You’ll Do
Interact with children to encourage play, social interaction, and enjoyment while away from home.
Be creative with crafts, outdoor play, and sensory activities.
Provide nursing support at ChildServe location or in the Community
Be a team member with direct care professionals to support all needs of children in attendance.
Complete electronic documentation and MARS
Possible skills utilized: medication administration, g-tube nutrition, seizure management, urinary catheterization, injections, etc.
What You’ll Need
Graduate of accredited nursing program
Current valid RN/LPN license in Iowa
Documentation of CPR/BLS certification
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
This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. If applicable, specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great
We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5600 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
Our learning never stops . As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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