CRNA: Veteran-Centered Anesthesia Specialist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo, ND seeks skilled nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia and lead perioperative care. The role emphasizes a patient-centered Whole Health approach and collaborative practice with the surgical team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, IV sedation, and contributing to a healing environment. Training and certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, with duties aligned to VA policies.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certified (certificate required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (certificate required).

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide IV sedation, conduction anesthesia or general anesthesia for patients.
• Perform preoperative evaluation for surgical patients.
• Participate in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate care needs and prevent complications.
• Act in adherence to nursing care in accordance with ethical principles.
• Function within the scope of practice as delineated by the Chief of Anesthesiology in collaboration with ACOS.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

IV sedation

Preoperative evaluation

Team collaboration

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Fargo, ND seeks skilled nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia and lead perioperative care. The role emphasizes a patient-centered Whole Health approach and collaborative practice with the surgical team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include preoperative evaluation, IV sedation, and contributing to a healing environment. Training and certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, with duties aligned to VA policies.