Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, in the Directorate of Surgery (Anesthesiology). The incumbent provides the full range of direct anesthetic services and pain management to eligible beneficiaries. A recruitment or retention incentive and advanced leave accrual may be authorized. The role includes delivering anesthesia care for a broad range of surgical procedures, monitoring patients during procedures, determining and discussing individualized anesthetic plans, and maintaining the equipment used in care. The nurse anesthetist also provides emergency interventions, advises clinical specialties on advances in anesthesia, evaluates clinical care standards and treatment programs, and provides instruction and oversight to colleagues, students, and ancillary workers. This position requires a graduate or higher-level nursing degree in the relevant specialty, appropriate professional nursing licensure, and at least one full year of qualifying professional nursing experience. The employee must obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. The position involves direct patient contact, including regular contact with children under age 18, and requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Occasional coverage of a 12-hour AM or PM shift on a Saturday or Sunday may be required.

Requirements

Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
Pass the National Council Licensure Examination and hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Hold licensure or registration in the clinical specialty required for the Advanced Practice Nurse position.
At least one full year of professional nursing experience administering general, regional, local, and sedation anesthesia tailored to patients' needs and monitoring and adjusting anesthetic agents to maintain patient stability during procedures.
Qualifying experience must be met through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the experience requirement.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Meet applicable suitability or fitness requirements, including a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
Meet immunization requirements, including hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption.
Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
Be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required; proof of citizenship must be provided.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or retention incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

Responsibilities

Provide the full range of anesthesia services, including continuous monitoring of vital signs, volume status, and patient positioning during medical and surgical procedures.
Determine the optimal type and method of anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures.
Evaluate patient data and individualized anesthetic options in accordance with current practice guidelines, and determine and discuss the optimal anesthetic plan.
Gather, prepare, inspect, and ensure the sanitation and proper functioning of equipment used in the work.
Provide life-saving care and emergency interventions, including advanced life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, in accordance with guidelines and scope of practice.
Serve as an anesthesia resource consultant to medical, surgical, and nursing specialties on advances in anesthesia practice.
Formulate and evaluate clinical care standards and treatment programs for effectiveness in meeting patient needs.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight and instruction to other CRNAs, students, and ancillary workers in anesthesia.