Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days paid time off annually

Retirement pension and 401(k) contributions

Comprehensive health insurance packages

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks qualified candidates for an anesthetic care position in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves performing detailed anesthetic histories, developing anesthetic plans, and monitoring patients postoperatively to ensure optimal recovery.

Applicants must have a full, unrestricted license and demonstrate proficiency in anesthetic techniques. The position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and 50 days of paid time off annually.

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Experience in providing anesthetic care and assessment.
• Ability to document patient care accurately in CPRS.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthetic history and physical assessment of patients.
• Initiate the anesthetic technique including general, regional, local, and sedation.
• Provide professional observation and resuscitation until patient stability is regained.
• Conduct postoperative evaluations and document findings.
• Other duties assigned as necessary.

Skills

Anesthetic history and physical assessment

Anesthetic technique initiation

Patient observation and resuscitation

Postoperative evaluation

Education

Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Job description

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31 - 2026.
• Qualified candidates will be referred as vacancies occur.
• Duties include but are not limited to: Performing anesthetic history and physical assessment of patients and documenting in CPRS and/or the Preanesthetic Evaluation and Anesthetic record.
• Developing and implementing an anesthetic plan in discussion with an anesthesiologist and documenting in the CPRS patient file and on the Preanesthetic evaluation and Anesthetic record.
• Initiating the anesthetic technique which may include general – regional – local and sedation.
• Providing direct professional observation and resuscitation until the patient has regained control of his/her functions.
• Performing the postoperative evaluation and physical assessment of postoperative patients and documenting in CPRS and Anesthetic Record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Pay Schedule: CA92 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards. Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact Sherry Miller – the EDRP Coordinator – at [e-mail] for questions/assistance.
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