RN​/LPN Team Lead - Pediatric Complex Care

We’re looking for a Nurse Team Lead to support our inpatient Pediatric Complex Medical program, where our team provides 24/7 care in a warm, family-centered environment. We serve infants through age 14 who can’t live at home due to complex medical needs, and this role helps ensure each child’s clinical needs are met through a strong multidisciplinary approach. This leader also plays a key part in keeping staff engaged and working well together.

Candidates should bring at least two years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation, or work with children who have complex medical conditions.

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• Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6am- 6pm, would consider 10 hours shifts or evening /night shift, if interested
• Benefit eligible, including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement with company match, and generous PTO accrual, including 16 hours of PTO front-loaded

• Ensure staff provide care according to the child’s care plan and provide clinical care according to best practices as defined by Child Serve policy and practice manuals.
• Ensure staff document accurately, completely, and timely.
• Serve as a preceptor and ensure newly hired staff are competent to provide care.
• Manage staff performance and develop staff skills, talents and knowledge.
• Ensure supervised staff are current with all unit and Child Serve specific information.
• Address stakeholder feedback effectively, respectfully, and professionally.
• Ensure environment is maintained according to regulatory requirements.
• Provide direct care as assigned.
• Ensure adequate qualified staff to meet the needs of children within defined clinical model.

• 2 years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation and/or with children with complex medical conditions.
• Current valid license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa; RN preferred
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
• 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.

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.

• 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’sfour 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 Serveis an Equal Opportunity Employer.