Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse Government Contract

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.