CRNA
Location: Bagdad, Arizona
Description: CHSi is presently looking of CRNA right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Arizona. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Nurse Anesthetist (IRAQ)
The Health Care Service Support â€" Iraq Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surg! ical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad, serving a population of approximately 14,000 adults.
This is a notional position based on future anticipated openings.
SCOPE: The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) reports to the HCSS-Iraq Program Manager and will be clinically supervised by the site medical director and work under the direction of a Physician, Surgeon, or Anesthetist.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will be assigned to treat patients in one of two settings: (1) Small medical/trauma hospitals, (2) Large medical/trauma hospital.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will administer anesthetics to patients undergoing medical, dental, and surgical procedures. They will work under the direction of the attending surgeon, dentist, or anesthesiologist. Duties will incl! ude getting supplies and equipment ready for procedures, study! ing and interpreting pre-surgical tests to determine how the anesthetic will affect the patient, and assuring that an adequate blood supply is on hand in case of an emergency.
In addition to administering the prescribed anesthetic, the CRNA will monitor the patient’s vital signs and communicate the information to the physicians. They will also perform other tasks during these medical procedures, such as inserting artificial airways, administering oxygen, and attempting to prevent surgical shock. In addition, they may be required to assist with stabilization of patient and coordination of evacuation of patient to medevac center or CONUS.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Completed an accredited N! urse Anesthetist school in the United States,
Maintain current certification and an unrestricted license in any U.S. State,
Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license and have a CRNA certification.
Have three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Nurse Anesthetists.
Have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); or have audited an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course.
Nurse Anesthetists who recently completed a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course or comparable advanced trauma course featuring “live tissue†or simulation training are very desirable.
All Nurse Anesthetists shall have recent clinical experience in patient care, including at least 6 months out of the past year.
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethi! cs of the profession and applicable professional specialty organization! s.
OTHER DUTIES:
- All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required.
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
- Maintains the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Nurse Anesthetists will require a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
- Nurse Anesthetists will sign a CHS HCSS-I Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.
- The norm! al workweek is established by the DoS Chief of Mission.
The following requirements apply to all Nurse Anesthetists:
- Shall be licensed in the United States.
- Participate in training, (including HIPAA training) that may be required by DOS or CHS prior to deployment to Iraq.
- Complete a two week Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment to Iraq for work on the HCSS-Iraq contract. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery
- Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License or Country.
- Must have a current U.S. Passport .
- Shall be proficient in the ability to speak! , write and communicate in English.
- Shall demonstrate proficie! ncy in the use of basic word processing programs and the CHS Medical Management System software.
- Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit†in accordance with DOS requirements for service in Iraq
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air;
- The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to CHSi.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:09:49 GMT