ChildServe Careers

We are seeking an Occupational Health Nurse to lead and support employee health and safety initiatives across the organization. This role oversees occupational health policies and programs, including staff vaccinations, communicable disease management, drug testing, and FMLA/ADA administration. This role will also provide guidance and care related to workplace injuries, infection control, and medication safety while advancing trauma‑informed practices and compassion satisfaction. In addition, the Occupational Health Nurse will partner in the development and delivery of clinical wellness initiatives that promote staff well‑being and resilience.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, general business hours
• Onsite at Johnston location

How You’ll Make an Impact
 

• Occupational Health & Compliance Oversight: Lead organizational occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Partner with leaders, safety teams, HR, and committees to assess effectiveness, recommend improvements, and support staff and visitor safety initiatives.
• Clinical Programs Management: Oversee staff vaccination, communicable disease, and drug/alcohol testing programs, including policy guidance, clinic coordination, vendor management, recordkeeping, reporting, and outbreak mitigation in collaboration with Infection Prevention and Care Quality teams.
• Leave Administration & Case Management: Administer organization‑wide FMLA and ADA programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective processes, leader education, and end‑to‑end case management to closure.
• Safety and Wellness: Conduct assessments and support case management for staff workplace injuries, analyze injury trends, and ensure compliance with drug safety requirements, including oversight of drug testing protocols, diversion prevention, and related policies. Maintain infection prevention and OSHA‑required programs such as bloodborne pathogen and respiratory protection. Support staff wellness initiatives through committee participation, biometric screenings, and clinical consultation.
• Training: Serve as a compassion satisfaction and trauma-informed care expert; provide training and assistance with program development as requested. Train staff on topics such as: staff clinical safety (ex. handwashing), clinical safety (ex. heart saver, CPR, first aid, etc.).

What You’ll Need:

• BA/BS in Nursing
• Current valid license as a RN
• Five years nursing experience, occupational health nursing preferred
• Ability to travel independently within the state for business events
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and ability to proficiently learn new software programs
• Ability to develop, interpret, and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand
• Ability to communicate effectively in (or through) reading, writing and speaking 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 [email protected]. 

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

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

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.