Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : For a broad range of surgical procedures, evaluate data to determine and discuss the optimal anesthetic plan; and obtain patient consent for the type of anesthesia to be utilized. Provide continuous monitoring of vital signs, volume status, and patient positioning; and maintain patient homeostasis via the use of parenteral fluids, blood products, and vasoactive pharmacologic agents as needed. Provide immediate, post-operative care to patients transported to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, or recovery area; and ensure patient airway, hemodynamic stability, optimal pain control and appropriate level of consciousness. Review and evaluate current professional journals, anesthesia-related literature and peer-reviewed data to discuss and aid in the determination of the optimal anesthetic plan, explaining expected outcomes and possible complications to stakeholders. Formulate and evaluate clinical care standards and treatment programs for effectiveness in meeting patient needs and recommend methods and processes to reduce resource consumption. Deliver in-services and educational lectures, workshops, and case studies to introduce the latest initiatives in the evolving anesthesiology field to other CRNAs, anesthesiology staff, nurses, and health care professionals and paraprofessionals. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist): Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Anesthesia is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Specialty Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Anesthesia or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27,2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet th

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As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always.