Join ChildServe’s Complex Medical program, where we provide compassionate, 24/7 skilled nursing care in a welcoming, family-focused environment!
ChildServe is looking for an Inpatient Nurse Manager to ensure care and staff-related outcomes are met in one of our two complex medical care units. This 37-bed unit is dedicated to supporting young adults ages 15 to 30 who have complex medical needs that prevent them from living at home. Here, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping residents thrive in a setting designed to feel like family.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the leadership team regarding admissions, care, and discharges.
- Ensure the development, revision, and implementation of each child’s care plan and achieve the goals and outcomes established by the care team, child, and family.
- Assure child-specific comprehensive assessments are completed and transmitted per regulations.
- Manage occupancy to meet goals. Assist with the development of the unit budget and ensure proper spending.
- Prepare unit Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and lead implementation of initiatives.
- Oversee effective reporting for business, care, and team processes and data.
- Develop care policies and practices that align with care expectations.
- Ensure clinical care is implemented according to best practices as defined by ChildServe policy and practice manuals, including but not limited to infection control and safety.
- Implement and monitor unit-specific quality improvement activities and initiatives.
- Proactively communicate to stakeholders (staff, families and other internal and external partners) to ensure effective information sharing and risk management.
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Supervise the team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Ensure staff development to achieve high results, and promote engagement and satisfaction to drive retention.
What You'll Need
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Iowa, BSN preferred.
- Five years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation, or with children with complex medical conditions.
- Two years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Specialty nursing certifications preferred (CPN, CBIS, CRRN).
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Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally 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 [email protected].
Why ChildServe?
ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:
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Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
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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, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
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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.
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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 ChildServe.
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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.
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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!
ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
