Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse-Anesthetist)

Defense Health Agency; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions

Job summary

A military healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Nurse Anesthetist at Fort Campbell, KY, serving complex surgical cases. The ideal candidate should hold a graduate degree in Nursing Anesthesia and possess an active RN license with anesthesia specialization. This role involves providing anesthesia care, monitoring patients, and participating in educational programs for healthcare professionals. The position requires strong skills in anesthesia administration, patient monitoring, and emergency response, supporting diverse surgical procedures while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher degree in an accredited Nursing Anesthesia program required.
• Active, unrestricted RN license and specialization in Anesthesia required.
• Minimum of one year experience administering anesthetics required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for various surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery.
• Educate staff and students on anesthesia techniques.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient monitoring

Airway management

Emergency response

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing Anesthesia

Active nurse registration

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Overview

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse-Anesthetist), Ft Campbell, KY

Fort Campbell supports a large military population. The base is home to the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 5th Special Forces Group, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, with multiple schools and qualification courses including the Sabalauski Air Assault School, the Pathfinder Course, Rappel Master, and FRIES/SPIES Master.

Fort Campbell is located on the Kentucky/Tennessee border; Clarksville, TN and Hopkinsville, KY are nearby communities. The area offers modern facilities and diverse amenities. Department of Defense benefits include competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and Thrift Savings Plan with matching contributions. For more information, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES – Serves as a Nurse Anesthetist for a broad range of surgery, including the most complex cases performed at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH). Participates in review and improvement of patient care processes related to anesthesia. As an educator and anesthesia expert, provides knowledge and teaching skills to other health care professionals and paraprofessionals. The staff nurse anesthetist at BACH is a certified registered nurse anesthetist with clinical privileges approved by the BACH credential committee and granted by the Hospital Commander, functioning as a licensed independent practitioner within a defined scope of practice.

• Provides anesthesia and related services in accordance with Army and hospital regulatory, licensing and credentialing policies, and with American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Guidelines for Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Code of Ethics. Responsible to the Chief, Anesthesia Section, for complying with current standards of anesthesia practice and care. Conducts and participates in educational programs that improve anesthesia nursing practice. Participates in the Anesthesia Performance Improvement Program. Performs duties as a Nurse Anesthetist on-call, responding to surgical emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Provides 24-hour obstetrical anesthesia coverage on a rotating basis.
• Provides anesthesia care within the scope of practice as determined by demonstrated competency, working to the fullest extent of licensure and clinical privileges. Anesthetizes patients for a broad range of surgery including pediatric surgery; ENT; OB/GYN; orthopedics; oral maxillofacial; GI procedures. Provides obstetrical analgesia and surgical anesthesia for operative deliveries and complications. Demonstrates competency in pre-anesthesia preparation; induction, maintenance, emergence; conscious sedation; pain management; post-anesthesia care; peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions; emergency airway management; Code Blue team member; Code Purple team member (post-partum hemorrhage).
• Assumes responsibility for all techniques, drugs, and equipment used in anesthesia. Monitors fluid loss, determines need for parenteral fluids, including plasma and blood; sets up solutions and maintains flow. Adjusts administration of anesthetic agents and other drugs to support respiratory and circulatory functions. Reviews clinical chart and recommends anesthesia type (general, regional, local, IV sedation). Supervises and monitors the quality of anesthesia care provided by student nurse anesthetists; assists in monitoring and evaluating anesthesia care by reserve nurse anesthetists and peers. Instructs PA, Special Forces, and Paramedic/EMT students on airway management and intubation. Functions in administrative capacity by assigning operative cases; providing anesthesia for all scheduled cases and 24-hour coverage for emergencies; reviewing job descriptions, competencies and scope of practice; equipment maintenance; stock levels; attending meetings; serving on committees; educating hospital staff; maintaining BCLS and ACLS .

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts are required. 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 an approved accrediting body. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School requires official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools for those who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a US state or territory; you must have passed the NCLEX.

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 US state or territory.

Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements if you are a current federal employee occupying the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed since Sep 27, 2017 or before. You will need documentation to validate status.

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the designated state accrediting agency at the time of completion. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a US state or territory.

Requirements

In addition to the basic requirement, to qualify you must meet the following: Professional Nursing Experience at the GS-12: One or more years of professional nursing experience administering anesthetics and monitoring patients receiving anesthesia. This definition aligns with the next lower grade level (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow education substitutions, but for this job substitution is not permitted.