EDRP-Eligible Nurse Anesthetist (APN)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across diverse surgical procedures. This role includes planning and administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain safety and high standards of care.

Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, an active CNA license, and NBCRNA certification or COA-recognized

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia; COA accreditation.
• Active license to practice as an APN (CNA) in the U.S.
• NBCRNA certification or equivalent recognized by COA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and manage anesthesia for a broad range of surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient status intraoperatively and respond to physiology changes.
• Develop individualized anesthetic plans and discuss risks/benefits with patients.
• Provide airway management and emergency response during procedures.
• Collaborate with anesthesia team, nurses and surgeons to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Patient safety

Informed consent

Pre-operative assessment

Emergency airway management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Ultrasound techniques

Education

Master's or Doctoral in nurse anesthesia

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across diverse surgical procedures. This role includes planning and administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain safety and high standards of care.

Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, an active CNA license, and NBCRNA certification or COA-recognized