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ChildServe lists this Nurse Practitioner (FT, PT, PRN) opportunity in johnston, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Practitioner (FT, PT, PRN)
nNurse (ARNP, RN, LPN) Johnston, Iowa
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nDescription
nChild Serve is looking for an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to join a dedicated medical team where you’ll make a meaningful impact every day. In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive inpatient care - from conducting assessments and diagnosing conditions to prescribing treatments and guiding families through care plans. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team and partner with subspecialists to ensure every patient receives exceptional, compassionate care while working within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
nScope
nnnPrimarily works within the inpatient program but may occasionally support outpatient services.
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nnCare for children and young adults up to age 30 with complex medical needs and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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n nOpenings for: Full-Time Nights, Full-Time Weekend Days, Part-Time Nights, and PRN. Schedules can be flexible.
nCall Rotation Requirements for Full-Time and Part-Time : Call rotation after hours and weekend s . Rotation with other members of the medical team, typically 1:4.
nHow You’ll Make an Impact
nnnPatient & Family Care : Participate in patient/family meetings to review treatment options and support understanding of medical conditions. Perform exams, order tests, prescribe treatments/medications, and interpret results. Document assessments, care plans, education, and follow ‑ up in compliance with regulations. Respond to inquiries from patients, families, staff, providers, and referral agencies .
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nnEducation for Patients, Families, Staff & Communit y: Prepare and deliver education to patients, families, and community members. Support family engagement and collaboration with the care team. P articipate in clinical education and training for staff.
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nnQuality of Care & Best Practices : Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care. Promote and apply evidence‑based best practices. Support initiatives related to quality improvement, infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship. Provide limited supervision to nurses as needed to support operations.
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nnCollaboration & Communication : Represent the nurse practitioner role within the organization. Ensure effective communication to support seamless transitions of care.
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n nWhat You'll Need
nnnMaster of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
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nnARNP specialty education and license in the state of Iowa in one of these roles:
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nnPediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
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nnFamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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nnThree years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
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nnPreferred: Inpatient experience, experience in management of pediatric medical complexity, or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
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nnAbility to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinical areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
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nnMust be able to pass a Child Serve physical examination at commencement of employment and thereafter as regulations require.
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nnAbility to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
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n nBenefits
nnnMedical, dental, and vision insurance
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nnHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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nn403(b) retirement plan with company match
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nnLife and disability insurance
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nnPaid Time Off (PTO)
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n nMake a Difference Every Day at Child Serve
nnnChild Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
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nnChild Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
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nnChild Serve ’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
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nnEstablished in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
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n nChild Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email (emailprotected) . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
johnston, IA, 50131, US
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