Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington

Madigan Army Medical Center is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near the city of Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three designated Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.

Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. The region offers the attractions of larger metropolitan areas, with a hometown feel. World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Emerald Downs Racetrack, Emerald Queen Casino, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Lakewold Gardens, and the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad represent a small sampling of the region's varied entertainment options. The city offers excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals and regional shopping centers.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Responsibilities

At Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) operates as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) within a high-volume, multi-specialty Level II Trauma Center. Madigan is a premier teaching facility, which means CRNAs there have a unique set of responsibilities involving both high-acuity clinical care and the instruction of residents and students.

• Pre-Anesthesia Clinic: Conducting comprehensive evaluations in the Surgical Services Center to optimize patients before surgery, a critical role given the high volume of bariatric and orthopedic procedures at Madigan.

• Independent Practice: Functioning with significant autonomy to develop and execute anesthetic plans, including the selection of pharmacological agents and invasive monitoring (arterial/central lines).

• Interdisciplinary Pain Management: Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center (IPMC) to provide advanced pain relief techniques for both acute post-surgical recovery and chronic pain conditions.

• Rapid Response: Serving as a primary expert for difficult intubations and emergency resuscitations (ACLS/PALS) throughout the hospital and Emergency Department.

• Clinical Instruction: Providing oversight, bedside teaching, and formal evaluations for Student Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) and residents.

• Curriculum Support: Delivering in-services, workshops, and case studies to ensure the anesthesia staff remains current on the latest DoD anesthesia protocols.

• Research & QA: Participating in Quality Assurance (QA) and Peer Review processes to maintain the high standards required for Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation.

Qualifications

Must be a US Citizen

A Graduate degree (or higher) in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program (CCNE, COA, or ACME).

A current, active, and unrestricted license in the specialty of Anesthesia.