Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse Government Contract

Job Description

Job Description

Job Requisition: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse

Degree/Education:

• Minimum: Diploma in Nursing from a program approved by the state accrediting agency at the time of completion.

• Preferred: Associate Degree (ADN) or Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program.

• Submission of college transcript and diploma required.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, renewed biennially.

• Attendance for MAMC BLS and PALS recertification at discretion of department COR, non-billable status.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) within the last three years.

Licensure:

• Current, valid, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. jurisdiction (state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands).

• Licensure must remain unencumbered throughout contract employment.

• Documentation of nursing license verification required.

Specialty Requirements:

• Contract nurses operate under technical supervision of Chief of Department or Government representative.

• Non-military or Government civilian personnel for contract services.

• Rights reserved to refuse contract staff based on certification, credentials, licensure, or background checks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical duties as required in PICU, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of age-specific nursing care.

• Provide intensive care for pediatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.

• Document clinical activities, patient progress, and medical directives according to standard procedures.

• Assist physicians during treatments and procedures; administer medications and treatments; facilitate admissions, discharges, and patient rehabilitation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Act as patient advocate, assess patient/family education needs, and document educational plans.

• Manage hemodynamic monitoring, titration of medications, and procedures with infection risks (e.g., catheters, lines, tubes).

• Communicate patient status to charge nurse and physicians; verify transcription of orders; develop and manage nursing care plans.

• Administer medications within scope; research medications as necessary (excluding cancer chemotherapy drugs without appropriate training).

• Respond to emergencies, operate emergency equipment (e.g., defibrillator, EKG), potentially serve on Rapid Response or emergency code teams.

Other Duties:

• Direct patient care procedures (e.g., mobility, hygiene, feeding).

• Supervise licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel; collaborate on patient care plans.

• Adhere to infection control protocols; manage quality assurance and risk management issues.

• Participate in discharge planning, patient care conferences, and staff meetings.

• Maintain professional demeanor; manage interpersonal relationships effectively in stressful situations.

Work Schedule:

• Normal duty hours: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.

• Overtime as required, compensated per contract guidelines.