Advanced Practice Nurse; Nurse Anesthetist

About the Position

This position is located Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

• Apply a mastery of nursing to the latest developments in the rapid and continuing advancement of the anesthesiology field.
• Comply with current standards of anesthesia practice and care.
• Conduct and participate in educational programs that improve anesthesia nursing practice.
• Provide anesthesia care that is within the scope of practice as determined by demonstrated competency, licensure and clinical privileges delineated by the MTF.
• Administer anesthetic by inhalation, endotracheal intubation, regional, intravenous, or topical.
• Observe the patient during the surgery, to accomplish and maintain the proper level of anesthesia depth and to prevent over-dosage.
• Provide a full range of emergency services, including life-saving procedures, to resuscitate and stabilize patients, within the scope of practice and approved guidelines.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).