Nurse (APRN ANES)
Location: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Description: Department of the Army is currently interviewing Nurse (APRN ANES) right now, this occupation will be reside in Kansas. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Incentives may be paid! This position is located at Munson Army Health Center, Department of Surgery, Ft Leavenworth KS You will serve as a Nurse Anesthetist for a broad range of surgery, including the most complex performed at Munson Army Health Center (MAHC). In this capacity, you will also participates as a member of the Anesthesia Service's Audit Committee participating in the review and improvement of patient care processes related to anesthesia; and, as an educator and anesthesia expert providing knowledge and teaching skills to other health care professionals and paraprofessionals. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. You may apply online by Clicking Here You may check your status online at http://medcell.army.mil/status.asp
KEY REQUIREMENTS
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Moving Expenses will NOT be paid.
DUTIES:
You will provide regional anesthesia for postoperative pain management. You will anesthetizes patients for a broad range of surgery extending from the simplest to the most complex of surgical procedures. You will evaluate patient's physical and mental status with respect to anesthesia, consulting with a physician, if necessary, to evaluate patient's condition and desired anesthetic course of action. You will determine appropriate techniques, drugs, and equipment for use in the administration of anesthesia to all patients undergoing any and all forms of surgical and/or diagnostic procedures. You will administer anesthesia by inhalation, endotracheal intubation, intravenous, hypobaric and hyperbaric subarachnoid block, axillary block, intravenous block, transtracheal and superior laryngeal block, local infiltration, and topical application. You will determine the need for and administer parental fluids, including blood, and plasma. You will perform invasive monitoring techniques and interpret the information obtained through the use of these monitors. You will observe the patient during surgery for signs to accomplish and maintain the proper stage of anesthesia and to prevent overdose. You will give immediate postanesthetic care to patients. You will provide clinical instruction to nursing students, interns and residents rotating through Anesthesia, and for other students learning venipuncture and airway management. You will participate and cooperate with the anesthesia quality assurance committee to maintain and/or improve quality of care within the Department of Anesthesia. Surgical patient poplulations include pediatric, adult and geriatric.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Applicants MUST be a Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; and Masters degree from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study, that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education. Licensure: Applicants MUST possess and maintain a current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from a US jurisdiction, and must be licensed to the advanced practice level in accordance with the US jurisdiction requirements of their currently held RN license. Certification: Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist by a nationally recognized nures credentialing organization is a requirement for employment. Specialized Experience: Applicants MUST clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess one (1) year of specialized experience to the next lower level (GS-11), as a APRN, requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience which involves administrating anesthesia to ensure a professional working knowledge of anesthesia nursing practices and procedures including techniques of physical and emotional assessment, implementation of care and evaluation of results; preparing reports regarding the use and effects of new drugs and agents; experience conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of complex surgical procedures and patients with multiple disease processes; understanding of operating room methods, procedures and equipment.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI). This is an Inclement Weather Essential position. This position may require shift work.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this Job Announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
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• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
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This occupation will be opened on: Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:19:52 GMT