Nurse Anesthetist (APN) – EDRP Eligible

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Leavenworth (KS); 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) at the Nurse II/III level to provide comprehensive anesthesia care within VHA facilities.

The role requires a master’s or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, active licensure in good standing, NBCRNA certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Eligible for EDRP; formal Education Loan Repayment Services support applicable.

Qualifications

• Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNA) with licensure/certification as RN anesthetist.
• Nurse II entry level; one year of specialized APN experience may be required for higher level.
• APN licensure and NBCRNA certification are required as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and manage anesthesia for a broad range of procedures.
• Perform preoperative history and physical; obtain informed consent.
• Lead patient airway management and monitor intraoperative physiology.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain anesthesia documentation.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Airway management

Informed consent

Patient assessment

Safety and quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia

COA-accredited program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) at the Nurse II/III level to provide comprehensive anesthesia care within VHA facilities.

The role requires a master’s or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, active licensure in good standing, NBCRNA certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Eligible for EDRP; formal Education Loan Repayment Services support applicable.