ChildServe·Johnston, Iowa
Deliver comprehensive inpatient care for children and young adults with complex medical needs and developmental disabilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, and guide families through care plans.
ChildServe is looking for a Per-Diem 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.
Scop Works within the inpatient program.
Care for children and young adults up to age 30 with complex medical needs and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Schedule Flexible hours during days, nights, or weekends.
Call Rotation: Call rotation after hours and weekends is not required for this PRN role, but there are opportunities to cover on-call shifts if available.
How You’ll Make an Impact Patient & 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.
Education for Patients, Families, Staff & Community: Prepare and deliver education to patients, families, and community members.
Support family engagement and collaboration with the care team.
Participate in clinical education and training for staff.
Quality 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.
Collaboration & Communication: Represent the nurse practitioner role within the organization.
Ensure effective communication to support seamless transitions of care.
What You'll Need Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
ARNP specialty education and license in the state of Iowa in one of these roles: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Three years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a valid ARNP license in Iowa (PNP or FNP). Candidates must have three years of Nurse Practitioner experience and the ability to meet physical requirements for clinical mobility.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Iowa are often tied to ongoing demand for experienced clinicians who can work independently and meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an accredited NP or PA degree, an active unrestricted Iowa license, national certification, and prior clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and Iowa licensure before applying.
