Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

Overview

• A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• The initial cut-off date for referral consideration is 5 days from the opening date of the announcement. Applicants applying by the initial cut off will receive first consideration. Applications received after this date will be given referral consideration as vacancies occur.
• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Anesthetize patients for a broad range of surgeries extending from the simplest to the most complex of surgical procedures.
• Evaluate patient's physical and mental status with respect to anesthesia, consulting with the anesthesiologist, if necessary, to evaluate patient's condition and desired anesthetic course of action.
• Review type of anesthesia to be utilized with the patient.
• Explain expected outcomes and possible anesthetic complications.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensNurse (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Anesthetist)/ Nurse Anesthetist: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.Degree for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Positions: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of Anesthesia.Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess 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.Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:At least one full year of professional nursing experience. Professional Nursing Experience is defined as: administering anesthetic agents to patients, monitoring patients throughout surgical procedures, and creating standard operating procedures regarding the delivery of anesthesia services.