Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU

French Consulting • Norfolk, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

French Consulting is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in pediatric intensive care to provide expert clinical care to critically ill pediatric patients at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, and associated Branch Medical Clinics and TRICARE Prime Clinics. The role supports the health and well-being of U.S. military families and contributes to safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

The nurse performs comprehensive assessments and triage, develops and adjusts goal-directed care plans, monitors and documents patient progress, and provides treatment, education, and discharge instructions. The position includes intensive nursing care, recovery of pediatric patients after anesthesia or deep sedation, and emotional support for patients and families.

The nurse administers medications, blood products, and TPN; performs specialized nursing procedures; operates and monitors ventilators and hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring equipment; and responds to emergencies. The role also involves collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, clinical oversight and mentoring of assigned personnel, accurate recordkeeping, continuing education, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 18 months of full-time RN experience in a PICU within the last 24 months.
• Possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and S.T.A.B.L.E. certifications.
• Strong clinical knowledge in IV therapy, medication administration, patient assessment, and intensive pediatric care.
• Meet all health screening and vaccination requirements.
• Ability to obtain base access and complete credentialing requirements.
• Effective, professional communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and ability to collaborate and support continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in military or government healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage duties.
• Formulate and implement goal-directed care plans based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Provide treatment, education, and discharge instructions for patients and families.
• Deliver intensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients and continually assess for potential or life-threatening crises.
• Recover stable and unstable pediatric patients from general or regional anesthesia or deep sedation.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families and make referrals as appropriate.
• Safely administer oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, blood products, and TPN.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV therapy, and other specialized nursing procedures.
• Operate and monitor mechanical ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, and cardiac monitors.
• Apply aseptic techniques and infection control procedures, and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations following established protocols.
• Assist with clinical supervision, mentoring, and training of LPNs, LVNs, nursing assistants, and ancillary personnel.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to enhance care and resolve concerns.
• Participate in staff development, cross-training, and performance improvement activities.
• Provide clinical oversight, technical direction, and competency assessments for assigned staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and concise manual and electronic patient records.
• Engage in self-directed learning, continuing education, and competency validation.
• Contribute to orientation, training, and evaluation of newly assigned personnel.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and medical treatment facility-specific policies in patient care.

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development.
• Mission-focused work providing pediatric care to U.S. military families.
• Welcoming culture that values employees’ skills, expertise, and input.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree