Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthetist for a Direct Hire solicitation. US citizens may apply and must meet nursing education and licensure requirements as described.

Applicants should have a graduate or higher degree in nursing with anesthesia specialization, active state licensure, and documented professional nursing experience related to anesthesia delivery and patient assessment.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited nursing program with Nurse Anesthesia specialization.
• Accreditation by CCNE, CAAHEP, or comparable body recognized by US DoE.
• Must attach transcripts with application.
• State-licensure as a professional nurse and NCLEX passed.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics to patients by inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, or topical methods.
• Monitor patients receiving anesthesia care.
• Obtain patients' medical history.

Education

Graduate or higher level degree in nursing with Nurse Anesthesia specialization

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. 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 the specialty of the position to be filled 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.).

Degree from Foreign Nursing School

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.

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.

Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions

A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of the position to be filled 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 the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.

Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below

Professional Nursing Experience: At least one full year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11. Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: administering anesthetics to patients by inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, or topical means; monitoring patients receiving anesthesia care; and obtaining patients medical history.

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.