Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NONPF; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking qualified nursing professionals to perform anesthetic history and physical assessments, document in CPRS, and develop/an implement anesthetic plans in collaboration with anesthesiologists. The role includes initiating various anesthetic techniques and providing ongoing patient observation and postoperative assessments.

The position is posted under an open continuous announcement; duties include performing anesthesia-related records,

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Contact Sherry Miller - the EDRP Coordinator - at [e-mail] for questions/assistance

Job description

Summary

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) & 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 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
• Provide 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
• Performs 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 401K 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 ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Sherry Miller - the EDRP Coordinator - at [e-mail] for questions/assistance