Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Make a Difference in One Child's Life Every Day

Imagine going to work where you're not rushing from room to room, juggling multiple patients, or buried in hospital chaos.

Instead...

You'll spend your shift caring for one incredible little girl in the comfort of her home-helping her grow, learn, and safely remain with the family who loves her.

At Iowa Home Care, our nurses become part of the family. We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about providing exceptional one-on-one care for a medically complex one-year-old child.

If you enjoy pediatric critical care, developing meaningful relationships, and truly making a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Why Nurses Love Private Duty Nursing

One patient at a time

Build meaningful relationships with your patient and family

No hospital ratios

Flexible scheduling

Excellent work-life balance

Make a lifelong impact on a child's future
About Your Patient

Our patient is a resilient one-year-old who was born prematurely and has overcome incredible challenges. She recently transitioned home from the pediatric intensive care unit and is thriving with the support of her loving family and skilled nursing team.

She requires a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse who enjoys pediatric critical care and is comfortable caring for children with advanced medical needs including ventilator support, tracheostomy care, respiratory treatments, and tube feedings.
Benefits

We believe our nurses deserve exceptional benefits.

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Outstanding Company Match

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Training

Ongoing Clinical Education

Supportive Clinical Leadership Available 24/7
What You'll Do

As a Private Duty Pediatric RN, you'll provide individualized skilled nursing care including:
Respiratory & Ventilator Management
• Ventilator monitoring and management
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring
• Oxygen therapy management
• Nebulizer treatments
• Chest physiotherapy
• Early recognition of respiratory distress
Skilled Nursing Care
• Comprehensive respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and skin assessments
• Hourly monitoring and documentation
• Medication administration
• Feeding tube management
• G-Tube/NJ Tube care
• Aspiration precautions
• Pain assessment and management
Daily Care & Development
• Bathing and diaper changes
• Oral care
• Skin integrity monitoring
• Passive range of motion
• Developmentally appropriate play and interaction
• Comfort measures
• Helping a little girl continue reaching developmental milestones
Family Support

You'll work closely alongside parents by:
• Reinforcing caregiver education
• Providing ongoing support and encouragement
• Communicating changes in condition
• Helping create a safe home environment

We're Looking For
Required

Current Iowa RN License

Current CPR/BLS Certification

Valid Driver's License

Strong assessment skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate and dependable
Preferred

• Pediatric Nursing

• PICU

• NICU

• Pediatric Home Care

• Private Duty Nursing

• Tracheostomy Care

• Ventilator Management

• Enteral Feeding

• Pediatric Critical Care

(New graduates with strong pediatric clinical experience are encouraged to apply.)