Nurse Anesthetist - Perioperative Care, Military Facility

Defense Health Agency; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across operating rooms and preoperative clinics.

This federal role offers interaction with patients of various ages and health statuses, and includes significant clinical responsibilities. Required qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, active licensure, and specialized anesthesia credentials.

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program; licensure as a professional nurse; specialization in anesthesia.
• Experience: Professional nursing experience administering anesthesia and monitoring during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides independent anesthesia care for surgical patients in a Military Treatment Facility.
• Reviews clinical chart and recommends anesthesia type (general, regional, local, IV sedation).
• Anesthetizes patients for a broad range of procedures.
• Determines optimal anesthesia care for various surgeries.
• Identifies emergencies and notifies surgeons; collaborates with perioperative teams.
• Assumes responsibility for techniques, drugs, and equipment used in anesthesia.
• Participates in educational programs to improve anesthesia practice.

Education

Nurse Anesthetist credential (CRNA)

Job description

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across operating rooms and preoperative clinics.

This federal role offers interaction with patients of various ages and health statuses, and includes significant clinical responsibilities. Required qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, active licensure, and specialized anesthesia credentials.