Inpatient Nurse Supervisor

Inpatient Supervisor

is a trusted leader who supports our mission by partnering closely with care teams across multiple inpatient units to ensure safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. This night‑shift role offers the opportunity to collaborate, think big‑picture, and make thoughtful decisions that support both patients and staff. This position is responsible for mobilizing staff to ensure safe patient care in all areas. Working 6 pm to 6 am with flexibility to meet department needs, this position typically schedules 36‑40 hours per week and plays a vital role in keeping teams connected and supported overnight.

• Full time, flexible scheduling 36‑40 hours per week
• Night shift 6 pm‑6 am preferred; some flexibility within these hours.
• Benefit eligible, including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement with company match, and generous PTO accrual, including 16 hours of PTO front‑loaded.

• Lead and coordinate each child’s care plan, working closely with the care team, the child, and their family to support meaningful outcomes.
• Make sure clinical care is delivered safely, consistently, and in line with best practices and Child Serve guidelines.
• Ensure the right staff are in place by supporting scheduling, supervision, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Respond to questions or concerns from families, staff, and partners with professionalism and care.
• Build strong relationships and encourage open communication across teams.
• Serve as on‑call support for medical group homes when needed.
• Support staff growth, engagement, and job satisfaction to promote long‑term retention.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve care, workflows, and team effectiveness.

• Licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Iowa.
• Preferred: 5 years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation, and/or with children with complex medical conditions.
• Preferred:
  Specialty nursing certifications (CPN, CBIS, CRRN).
• 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.

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 Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s 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 child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 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 careers. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.