Description
The role of a Respite Nurse is to offer one-on-one time between a child and licensed nurse within the familys 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. Child Serves 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 Nevada or Slater
How Youll Make an Impact
Provide one-on-one nursing support in the home or communityInteract with the child and participate in fun activitiesComplete electronic documentation and paper MARSPossible skills used : medication administration g-tube nutrition seizure management trach cares etc.What Youll Need
Current valid license as a R N or LPN in Iowa .Valid drivers license with two or fewer violations in the past three yearsActive 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 Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing emailprotected .
Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve
Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.Child Serve 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 childs needs in one location.Established in 1928 Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please email emailprotected . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type : Gig
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1