About the Pediatric Private Duty Health Nurse role
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### Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available 📍 Des Moines Metro Area | Flexible Schedules | One-on-One Patient Care ## ❤️ Help Bring Iowa's Children Home **Now Hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)!** Imagine going to work each day knowing your skills are helping a child leave the hospital and finally come home. Iowa Home Care is growing our Pediatric Private Duty Nursing team and is currently hiring compassionate **Full-Time and Part-Time RNs and LPNs** throughout the Des Moines Metro Area. Many of the children we serve are waiting to be discharged from Children's Hospitals across Iowa. They can't come home until they have a dedicated nursing team—and that's where you come in. If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with flexible scheduling, one-on-one patient care, and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we'd love to meet you. * * * # ⭐ Why Join Iowa Home Care? ### Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available ### Flexible Scheduling Choose shifts that work around your lifestyle. ### One Patient at a Time No hospital ratios. No running between multiple patients. ### Competitive Pay ### Outstanding Benefits ✔ Medical Insurance ✔ Dental Insurance ✔ Vision Insurance ✔ Paid Time Off (PTO) ✔ 401(k) with an Excellent Company Match ✔ Wellness Program ✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ✔ Short-Term Disability ✔ Long-Term Disability ✔ Paid Orientation & Training ✔ Ongoing Clinical Education ✔ Supportive Clinical Leadership Available 24/7 ✔ Career Growth Opportunities * * * # About Our Pediatric Patients Our pediatric clients range from infants to young adults with medically complex conditions. Every child is unique, and we thoughtfully match nurses based on clinical experience, personality, scheduling preferences, and family needs. Depending on the child, your nursing responsibilities may include: • Ventilator management • Tracheostomy care • G-Tube/J-Tube feedings • Medication administration • Respiratory treatments • Oxygen therapy • Seizure monitoring • Skilled assessments • Developmental play and interaction • Personal cares • Family education and support * * * # What You'll Do As a Pediatric Private Duty Nurse, you'll provide skilled nursing care in the child's home while helping them remain safe, healthy, and surrounded by the people who love them. Responsibilities may include: • Comprehensive nursing assessments • Medication administration • Tracheostomy care and suctioning • Ventilator monitoring and management • Enteral feeding management • Respiratory treatments • Vital sign monitoring • Electronic documentation • Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams • Caregiver education • Developmentally appropriate interaction and play • Delivering compassionate, family-centered care every shift # Why Iowa Home Care? For more than **25 years**, Iowa Home Care has been helping children and families receive exceptional healthcare where it matters most—at home. Our nurses become part of the family. They celebrate milestones, provide comfort during difficult days, and help children experience life outside of a hospital room. When you join Iowa Home Care, you become part of a team built on four core values: ❤️ Dedicated 💙 Loving 💚 Professional ⭐ A-Players * * * # Join Our Pediatric Team Today! Whether you're an experienced pediatric nurse or looking to transition into pediatric home care, we'll provide the support, education, and clinical resources to help you succeed. **Apply today and help bring Iowa's children home—one family at a time.** ### Required • Current Iowa RN or LPN License • Current CPR/BLS Certification • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation • Strong communication and assessment skills • Ability to work independently * * * ### Preferred (Training Available!) ⭐ Pediatric Nursing ⭐ Home Health ⭐ Private Duty Nursing ⭐ Ventilator Experience ⭐ Tracheostomy Care ⭐ Enteral Feeding ⭐ PICU/NICU Experience ⭐ Pediatric Critical Care **No pediatric exp…
Salary estimate
$25 – $35/yr
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Skills for this role
CommunicationLeadership
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About Iowa Home Care
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