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Katmai

Certified Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Carson, CO, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing acceptable to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General or Army equivalent, and hold a master's degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
  • Successfully complete the residency portion of the Master of Science in Nursing.
  • Possess and maintain an active, current, valid, unrestricted registered nurse license and advanced-practice licensure under the applicable U.S. jurisdiction, allowing independent practice within the specialty's scope. Non-personal-services contract personnel must be licensed in the jurisdiction where the military treatment facility is located.
  • Complete a nurse anesthesia course acceptable to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General or Army equivalent.
  • Hold and maintain current certification from an approved national Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist certifying body, with recertification every two years.
  • Possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications from the American Red Cross.
  • Have actively practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner or been in training for 24 months within the last 36 months, and demonstrate current clinical competency verifiable by clinical activity logs from previous medical institutions.
  • Have at least 12 months within the last 24 months providing epidural analgesia, including labor epidurals.
  • Have experience delivering and monitoring all types of anesthesia used in obstetrical anesthesia, including general endotracheal, subarachnoid, monitored anesthesia care, block, and epidural anesthesia.
  • Be able to safely execute specialty responsibilities in providing health care and have no medical or mental condition that prevents or significantly reduces this ability, including untreated alcohol or drug abuse or a mental health disorder not responsive to treatment.
  • Have no reported allegations of misconduct to external regulatory agencies where there is reasonable cause, such as an arrest, that could seriously affect patient or staff welfare or safety.
  • Obtain and maintain required site health screenings and immunizations.
  • Obtain and maintain necessary security access and/or background checks.
  • Obtain and maintain all documents, certifications, and licenses listed on the credentialing checklist for initial hire.
  • Work the shifts required by the assigned duty location, including possible after-hours and weekend coverage, as anesthesia services are required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including federal holidays.
  • Work in operating rooms and the labor and delivery suite.
  • Be available to work at any duty location or associated subclinic within the Colorado Military Health System.
  • Meet the physical demands of the position, including sitting for long periods; using hands and fingers; handling, reaching, and speaking or translating; walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching; and lifting boxes up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide anesthesia and related services in accordance with hospital regulatory, licensing, and credentialing policies; American Association of Nurse Anesthetists guidelines and code of ethics; current standards of anesthesia practice; demonstrated competency; licensure; and clinical privileges delineated by the military treatment facility.
  • Administer anesthesia and all levels of sedation for pediatric and adult patients, including pre-, intra-, and postoperative evaluation and treatment and support of life functions and vital organs during anesthetic, surgical, and other procedures.
  • Provide pain management and consultation, collaborative management, or referral to other health care providers as indicated by patient health status.
  • Manage the patient anesthesia experience; perform preoperative evaluations and preparations; administer monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and general anesthesia; monitor and manage patient reactions to anesthesia and surgery; manage fluid therapy; perform and manage invasive monitoring; and perform postoperative evaluations as credentialed by the credentials committee.
  • Advise the appropriate anesthesiologist of adverse reactions requiring non-delegated medical decisions and take appropriate actions as directed or required.
  • Assist in training other staff personnel in venipuncture and intravenous therapy, respiratory care, and anesthesia.
  • Validate prepared reports and forms and sign to affirm responsibility for their contents and accuracy.
  • Attend and participate in professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities.
  • Follow Service, military treatment facility, and local policies for anesthesia services according to the assigned duty location.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work primarily indoors at a military treatment facility, such as a clinic, outpatient facility, or hospital, with possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, latex, radiation, other contaminants, safety issues, and infectious diseases.

Desired Qualifications

  • Possess evidence of continuing nursing education that maintains nursing specialty skills and knowledge.

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