Army
MEDICAL

MOS

66F

Nurse Anesthetist

Description

The US Army Nurse Anesthetist Officer performs professional nursing duties of a specialized nature in the care of patients requiring general or regional anesthesia, respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or fluid therapy. General or regional anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or fluid therapy.

Core Skills

  • clinical decision making under pressure
  • patient monitoring and critical care
  • anesthesia administration and management
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • protocol development and adherence
  • electronic health record documentation
  • interdisciplinary team coordination
  • patient and family communication
  • incident reporting and quality improvement
  • training and mentoring clinical staff
  • policy and procedure interpretation
  • data-driven outcome analysis
  • confidentiality and privacy compliance

Common Certifications

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • State RN Licensure
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • Joint Commission Standards Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • NURSING
  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.