Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Intermittent

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, Virginia is seeking an APN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care within Surgical Care at the Salem VA Medical Center.

The CRNA will handle pre-anesthesia evaluation, perioperative anesthetic administration, and post-operative management in acute medical and surgical settings. The CRNA works under supervision of an anesthesiologist or surgeon, participates in a team-based approach to patient care,

Qualifications

• CRNA certification and an unrestricted RN license are required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are expected for clinical practice.
• Experience within perioperative anesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct anesthesia care including pre-operative evaluation and post-operative management.
• Administer anesthesia for procedures under physician supervision.
• Maintain patient safety, monitor anesthesia, and document perioperative care.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Education

CRNA certification

RN license (unrestricted)

BLS/ACLS certified

Job description

Summary Come Join Our Team! The APN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthetic care to patients under their scope of practice. Care includes pre-anesthesia evaluation - peri-operative anesthetic administration and post-operative management. Specific practice settings are in Acute Medical & Surgical inpatient and outpatient. This position is located within Surgical Care at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem - Virginia. *NOTE: This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year position.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• Applications will remain on file for 90 days
• The CRNA is directly responsible and accountable to the supervising anesthesiologist or surgeon
• Duties include but are not limited to: The CRNA is responsible for the provision of direct care - assessing monitors - providing IV sedation - conduction anesthesia or general anesthesia for patients
• Performs pre-operative evaluation for surgical patients
• Participates in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments - anticipate patient care needs - prevent avoidable complications and achieve optimal patient conditions and outcomes
• The CRNA acts in adherence of nursing care in accordance with ethical principles and functions within the scope of practice
• The CRNA is responsible and accountable for maintaining BLS and ACLS training to performing activities that reflect the educational - experiential and competency requirements: Nursing Practice - Quality of Care - Performance - Educational/Career Development - Collegiality - Ethics - Collaboration - Research - Resource Utilization
• Maintains confidentially of electronic - written and/or verbal patient/employee information
• Demonstrates working practices that include adherence to infection control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment and adherence to safety practices
• Conforms with all medical center and service/service line safety policies - procedures and protocols to avoid injury and/or illnesses to self or others
• Employee prepares all reports and documentation pertaining to injuries within established time frames utilizing the ASISTS Program
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary
• Intermittent pay will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked
• Insurance: Intermittent employees may be eligible Federal health/long-term care (e.g. - if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent work schedule - Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Hours based on needs of the service - not to exceed 1820 hours per year
• Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year position
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized