School Nurse Liaison (Full-Time)

Are you a RN/LPN with a particular strength for collaboration, communication and building effective partnerships? We have an opportunity for a 1:1  full-time Nurse Liaison to work in cooperation with Child Serve and the Johnston School District. In this role you would provide professional nursing services and aid in the provision of educational experiences for a high school student with a trach, vent, g tube and personal care needs.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday school hours of 7am-4pm
• Shifts also available during summer/school breaks floating through inpatient services if interested

What You'll Do

• Provide full range of nursing services as defined within nursing scope of practice, physician orders and Child Serve policies.
• Administer medications, feedings, and treatments within scope of practice. Deliver care to meet each child's daily care needs. Perform ongoing assessments as needed.
• Implement child's care plan. Monitor child's response to care and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to ensure health and safety needs are addressed. 
• Maintain accurate, completed and timely records as defined by standards of practice and Child Serve policies and procedures.
• Power chair management
• Effectively navigate the regulatory requirements between Child Serve and Johnston School District. Provide nursing procedures as delegated by school nurse. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records as defined by nursing standards of practice and Johnston School District.
• Work with a group of individual students in the daily routine of the classroom under the teacher's direction. 
• Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school facility. 
• Ensure communication between school personnel and Child Serve  personnel to coordinate medical needs of the children. Keep teacher and school nurse informed of all relevant student related matters. Oversee care delivery of paraprofessionals as direct by the School Nurse.

What You'll Need

• Current valid license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa
• Documentation of CPR/BLS certification
• 1 year nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

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 5,800 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.

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.