Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse Government Contract

EnvisionAge Incorporated; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EnvisionAge Incorporated is actively seeking a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse to deliver high-level critical care for pediatric patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role requires an active RN license in the U.S.

and BLS/PALS certifications, plus at least 1 year of PICU experience. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with physicians; documentation; emergency response; and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Diploma in Nursing approved by the state accrediting agency at the time of completion.
• Preferred: ADN or BSN from ACEN accredited program.
• Submission of college transcript and diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties 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 patient progress and medical directives according to procedures.
• Assist physicians during treatments, administer medications, and facilitate admissions and discharges.
• Act as patient advocate, assess education needs, and document plans.
• Communicate patient status to charge nurse and physicians; manage nursing care plans.

Education

Diploma in Nursing

ADN/BSN preferred

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.