ChildServe is looking for an Inpatient Clinical Manager to ensure care and staff related outcomes are met in one of our complex medical care units. This role is responsible for developing policies and processes related to care in partnership with the leadership team and ensure compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, and accreditations for the Inpatient unit.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise the team through effective hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Ensure development of staff to achieve high results, and promote engagement and satisfaction to drive retention.
• Partner with the leadership team regarding admissions, care, and discharges.
• Ensure the development, revision and implementation of each child’s care plan, and achieve the goals and outcomes established by the care team, child, and family.
• Ensure clinical care is implemented according to best practices as defined by ChildServe policy and practice manuals, including but not limited to infection control and safety.
• Implement and monitor unit-specific quality improvement activities and initiatives.
• Determine and ensure adequate staffing in alignment with care expectations.
• Prepare unit Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and lead implementation of initiatives.
• Proactively communicate to stakeholders (staff, families, and other internal and external partners) to ensure effective information sharing and risk management.
• Assist with development of unit budget and ensure appropriate spending, and manage occupancy to meet goals.

What You'll Need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Iowa, BSN preferred.
• Five years of nursing experience in pediatrics, rehabilitation, or children with complex medical conditions. 
• Two years of nursing supervisory experience.
• Specialty nursing certifications preferred (CPN, CBIS, CRRN).
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• This position is subject to COVID-19 safety requirements. Specific requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let’s talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@childserve.org. 

Why ChildServe?

• ChildServe 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, and Iowa City 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 ChildServe.
• 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.