RN​/LPN Complex Medical

Our complex medical home provides a warm, nurturing environment for children and young adults requiring 24/7 medical care. With spacious, home-like settings, compassionate staff, and a focus on community engagement and recreational activities, we create an inviting space where individuals with special healthcare needs can thrive.

As an RN/LPN in this home, you will deliver professional nursing care while supporting residents with personal care and skill development. With low patient ratios, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and take part in fun activities that enrich the lives of the individuals we serve.

• 6am - 6pm, weekdays
• Every third weekend

• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning
  – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match.
• Paid Time Off
  – 16 hours frontload and generous PTO accrual.
• Loan Relief
  – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Within the nursing scope of practice, physician’s orders, and the resident’s care plan, makes decisions and delivers a full range of nursing care based on the fundamentals of the nursing process and maintains accurate, completed, and timely records as defined by nursing standards of practice and Child Serve policies and procedures.
• Provides nursing oversight of the medical care delivered by RA/CMA and training to resident, families, and staff as needed to help advance the skills and knowledge of all people associated with a resident’s care delivery.
• Communicates effectively, respectfully, and professionally with residents, physicians, families, school personnel, Child Serve staff, and others to assure assigned resident’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met. Communication style establishes and maintains positive relationships.
• Assists the residents in becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for the household, and other life skills areas.
• Interacts with coworkers based on mutual respect and trust and establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and Child Serve.

• Current RN/LPN licensure to practice in the state of Iowa
• Documentation of current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in (or through) reading, writing and speaking the English language
• Must be willing to obtain chauffeurs license
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers.

• Our work matters
  . We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids 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 Child Serve.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
• 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!

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.