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CNA/CMA - Pediatric Complex Medical Care (PRN)

ChildServe logoChildServeJohnston, IAPosted 3w ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Iowa post a median of $20.53 an hour, the middle half $18.89–$21.71, across 74 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Iowa earn a median of $18.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Join us as a PRN CNA or CMA (Certified Medication Aide) in our Pediatric I npatient Complex Medical program, where we provide around-the-clock care in a warm, family-centered environment. We support individuals, infant through age 14, who are unable to live at home due to their complex medical needs, helping each individual thrive in a safe and caring setting.

Schedule

  • PRN
  • Day, Nights or Weekends
  • 6am-6:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30am

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Assist with daily care routines including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility while honoring each child’s privacy and dignity.
  • Follow individualized care plans and collaborate with nurses and therapists to ensure each child’s unique needs are met.
  • Help children look and feel their best by maintaining cleanliness, comfort, and readiness for scheduled activities.
  • Support families by sharing updates and reinforcing care techniques that promote each child’s progress and well-being.
  • Accurately document care provided and maintain compliance with ChildServe policies and professional standards.

What You’ll Need

  • Active DIA certification as a nursing assistant in the state of Iowa.
  • Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 90 days and before working independently.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language .

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 .

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

  • Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
  • Child 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.
  • Child 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.
  • Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From ChildServe's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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