CRNA: Advanced Practice Nurse Anesthetist (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal Retirement Plan

Federal Health Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to evolving clinical guidelines. Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, be eligible for full licensure, and hold NBCRNA certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with CNAn designation is required.
• Active licensure to practice as a CNA or equivalent in the US/DC is required.
• NBCRNA certification or equivalent credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care professionals to ensure patient safety and welfare.
• Provide anesthetic services including preoperative evaluation, induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Develop and implement comprehensive anesthesia plans for local, regional, and general anesthesia.
• Prescribe preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative orders and medications; participate in education and mentoring.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Preoperative evaluation

Intraoperative management

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to deliver comprehensive anesthesia care across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to evolving clinical guidelines. Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, be eligible for full licensure, and hold NBCRNA certification or equivalent.