Job Description

Are you a new RN looking for support in your first year of nursing? ChildServe's RN Nurse Residency program is a great way to build confidence in both your clinical and professional skills. In addition to the residency experience, you'll work full time within one of our inpatient settings,Pediatric/Adolescent Complex Medical units, Pediatirc Rehabilitation unit, or our Medical Group Home.

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Nursing at

ChildServe

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ChildServe

Program Overview

Online lectures and discussions through University of Iowa's nurse residency program Months 1 - 6: focus on communication, responsibilities of a professional nurse and decision making at the point of care. Months 7 - 12: engage in a Professionalism in Action Experience at ChildServe*
Monthly check-ins with ChildServe*Clinical Educator to support your development.
Hands-on practice performing pediatric sub-specialty clinical skills. Attainment of CEUs

Schedule

/Benefits

3 12 hours shifts per week, days or nights shifts available, rotating weekends and holidays Benefit eligible, including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement with company match, and generous PTO accrual, including 16 hours of PTO front-loaded

How You'll Make an Impact

Within the nursing scope of practice, physician's orders, and the care plan, make decisions and deliver a full range of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursing process. Maintain accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by nursing standards of practice and ChildServe policies and procedures. Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with residents, physicians, families, school personnel, ChildServe staff, and others to assure assigned child's care needs are assessed, communicated, and met. Provide training to patients, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a child's care delivery. Demonstrate good stewardship of ChildServe equipment, supplies, and environment.

What You'll Need

One year or less of RN experience Current valid license as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Applicants planning to attain a RN license in the next 6 months are welcome to apply. Documentation of current Basic Life Support certification 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 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

Child

Serve

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a greatlife. ChildServeis 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, 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. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.