Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia care in the operating room, ancillary sites, and preoperative clinic. The role involves collaboration with diverse patient populations and supports mission readiness.

The position requires a professional nursing degree, valid RN license with anesthesia specialty credentials, and compliance with federal eligibility and credentialing processes. Work hours vary with 8, 16, or 24-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher degree in an accredited professional nursing program.
• Current, active, unrestricted nursing license and the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• Current, active, unrestricted license in the specialty of Anesthesia or related field.
• Foreign nursing graduates must have CGFNS certification and English proficiency documentation.
• Federal-exemption for 0610 series employees with appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for surgical and medical procedures.
• Review patient medical records prior to perioperative procedures.
• Monitor vital signs to identify critical changes during procedures.

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Anesthetist working in the operating room, ancillary sites and the preoperative clinic. This position provides the opportunity to interact with a wide range of ages and health statuses. (This is not OB, Cardiac, Neuro).

Work Hours

Work hour shifts range from 8, 16 or 24 hours.

Direct Hire Solicitation

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Requirements

• Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program 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.).
• Licensure (Nurse): 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.
• Licensure (Specialty): 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.
• Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
• 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. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Qualification Requirements

• Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes administering anesthesia for surgical and medical procedures; conducting patient medical record reviews prior to perioperative procedures; and monitoring vital signs to identify critical changes in patient status during procedures. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
• Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption: You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.