Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri is home of the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School, Army Engineer School, and U.S. Army Military Police School.  Fort Leonard Wood trains and educates nearly 90 thousand troops a year.  Surprisingly, the Fort also trains Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and international students from allied nations. With more than 22,000 military members and their families, Ft Leonard Wood provides us with a diverse and well skilled population.  

Fort Leonard Wood, situated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, is a sportsman’s paradise with some of the most beautiful scenery, hosting many large lakes, rivers, streams, and forests ideal for fishing and hunting. Fort Leonard Wood covers more than 61,000 acres located in Pulaski County with a population of nearly 52,607.  Bordering the installation to the north are the towns of Waynesville and St. Robert, with an estimated combined population of 9,170.  The installation is situated between St Louis and Springfield, Missouri 1 ½ to 2 hours respectively. Also 30 minutes equidistant between Rolla and Lebanon along I-44. It is also a great place to raise a family along with a low cost of living. 

As a nurse specialist provides an advanced level of specialized nursing care to all critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Such patients are either recovering from major surgery or are characterized by the presence of real or potential life-threatening health problems due to the requirement for continuous observation and intervention to prevent complications and restore health.

-Assists the physicians with complex or potentially life-threatening procedures such as cardioversion and insertion of invasive lines, e.g., arterial and venous. Discontinues invasive lines as ordered under established guidelines. Maintains invasive lines and dressings as prescribed by Infection Control Policies/Procedures and Guidelines. Assesses patients’ response regarding vital signs, peripheral perfusion, and level of consciousness. Performs continuous respiratory ventilation assessments evaluating blood gas results of both arterial and mixed venous. Makes appropriate adjustments in preparation for extubation within established guidelines.

-As an expert in the nursing care of critically ill patients in one or more areas (cardiac, surgical, neurological, medical, pediatric, neonatal, etc.), serves as a resource person with whom other nurses and other health care providers consult when particularly difficult problems in the care of critically ill patient arise. Serves as a role model to newly hired critical care nurses as well as those who are not fully trained. Provides guidance and leadership to other professional nurses and supervises the care provided by para-professional personnel. Provide orientation and on-the-job training for such personnel.

• One full year critical care nursing experience.

• Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

  Must obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.