Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations.

• Provide and establish treatment plans and services for patients undergoing a variety of surgical operations by administering proper anesthesia techniques like general anesthesia or sedation
• Assist in emergency cases by applying resuscitation techniques to patient
• Review patients clinical charts review and maintain medical records to determine type of anesthesia for administering
• Interpret and utilize patient surgery data to determine need for supportive therapy
• Manage post-anesthesia care of patients by determining absence or presence of complications and assuring continuity of care

Conditions of employment

Selectee may be subject to a trial or probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days evenings nights weekends and holidays.

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Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Licensure: For all grade levels and positions applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure addition they must 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 in the clinical specialty required by the position.

GS-11: In addition to the above requirements applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Applicants must have successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a masters degree from a professional nursing educational program. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of Professional Nursing Experience related to the Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) specialty equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: knowledge of nursing policies and procedures of anesthetic techniques and agents in recommending administering and managing anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

• Applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of Professional Nursing Experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: knowledge of professional nursing policies and procedures related to the preoperative peri-operative and postoperative care of surgical patients and management of airway emergencies.

• Applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of Professional Nursing Experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist) equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: managing the patients condition throughout surgery by interpreting data from monitoring devices applying appropriate supportive therapy such as artificial ventilation adjusting fluids and electrolyte balance. Manage post anesthesia care of patients providing continuity of care from operating room to recovery room and managing any complications related to the anesthetic delivered.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration.