What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced PracticeNurse ( Nurse Anesthetist) position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Overview
This position will be located at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, NC.
This is an employed civilian Advanced Practice Nurse ( Nurse Anesthetist) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.
Named after Medal of Honor recipient, PFC Bryant H. Womack, we are a fully accredited 110-bed, evidenced-based regional medical center and GME facility serving Fort Liberty, the home of Airborne and Special Operations and the largest U.S. Army installation in the world. We manage several outstanding Primary Care practice sites located in Fort Liberty, Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Linden Oaks.
Womack is located in Fayetteville, Fort Liberty which is 2 hours from the beach and 5 hours from the Appalachian Mountains with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. This central North Carolina location enjoys seasonably palatable weather year-round. Many facilities and services are offered such as first class golfing venues and renowned universities, a skeet range, riding stables, ice skating rink, state-of-the-art fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full service banking, convenience shop, barbershop, and florist.
LINKS:Fayetteville, NC: http://fayetteville.northcarolina.com/Womack Army Medical Center: https://womack.tricare.mil/
Responsibilities
As an Advanced Practice Nurse ( Nurse Anesthetist) you will:
- Provide anesthesia and related services in accordance with Army and hospital regulatory, licensing and credentialing policies.
- Conduct and participate in educational programs that improve anesthesia nursing practice.
- Review clinical chart and recommend specific type of anesthesia; general, regional, local, and IV sedation.
- Anesthetize patients for a broad range of surgery.
- Assume full responsibility for all techniques, drugs, and equipment used in the administration of anesthesia.
Qualifications
US Citizenship required
At least one year of clinical experience AFTER finishing CRNA program
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.
