RN Team Lead Flexible Off-Shift Nurse (Full-Time)

About the role

The RN Team Lead will be responsible for ensuring the clinical needs of each child are implemented through support of a multidisciplinary team approach to clinical care. This leader is also directly responsible for ensuring staff are engaged in their work and participating effectively as a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff provide care according to the child’s care plan and provide clinical care according to best practices as defined by ChildServe 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 ChildServe 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• This position may be subject to COVID-19 safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Schedule

Schedule may include evening and weekend coverage based on department needs, with potential schedules of Wednesday through Sunday or Friday through Sunday, 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Benefits

• ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014.
• Work matters: partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
• Serve 5,000 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas.
• Many programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Team members are filled with people who care about their coworkers and believe collaboration is key to providing exceptional care.
• Learning never stops: opportunities to gain new certifications, continue education, advance expertise and career.
• Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.