CRNA Anesthesia Specialist — EDRP Eligible & High-Impact Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia in inpatient and outpatient settings for patients with varied health complexities. You will participate in direct patient care, administration, education, and research as part of a collaborative perioperative team.

Responsibilities include developing anesthetic plans with anesthesiologists, initiating anesthesia, maintaining hemodynamic stability, documenting in CPRS, and supporting

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an anesthetic plan with an anesthesiologist and document in CPRS.
• Initiate the anesthetic technique as defined in TVHS CRNA Scope of Practice.
• Support life functions during preoperative, intraoperative, and perioperative periods in a team setting.
• Take corrective action to maintain hemodynamic stability and inform Attending when abnormal responses occur.
• Provide direct observation and resuscitation until vital functions are restored.
• Document history/physical, preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care in CPRS per policy.
• Select and apply monitoring devices including invasive and non-invasive as defined.
• Facilitate emergence and recovery by managing meds, fluids, and ventilator support.
• Provide respiratory support post-anesthesia and interpret arterial blood gases with attending.
• Maintain neuraxial and regional infusions and remove catheters per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville seeks a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to provide anesthesia in inpatient and outpatient settings for patients with varied health complexities. You will participate in direct patient care, administration, education, and research as part of a collaborative perioperative team.

Responsibilities include developing anesthetic plans with anesthesiologists, initiating anesthesia, maintaining hemodynamic stability, documenting in CPRS, and supporting