Nurse Residency

Are you a new RN with a passion for pediatrics? Build confidence in your professional and clinical skills through Child Serve ’s RN Nurse Residency program. This year-long program is designed to support nurses with less than one year of experience in their transition to complex pediatric care.

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 Child Serve
• Monthly check-ins with Child Serve Clinical Educator to support your development.
• Hands-on practice performing pediatric sub-specialty clinical skills.
• Attainment of CEUs
  
  

What You'll Do

• 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 Child Serve policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, respectfully, and professionally with patients, physicians, families, school personnel, Child Serve staff, and others to assure assigned child’s care needs are assessed, communicated, and met.
• Provide training to children, 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 Child Serve 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 .

Why Child Serve ?

Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• 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 5800 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.