Nurse Anesthetist – EDRP Eligible, Advanced Practice

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, Virginia seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to provide expert anesthesia care. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of 1–5 years as determined by the program office.

Requirements include a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, active licensure, NBCRNA certification, and the ability to administer multiple anesthesia modalities in a

Qualifications

• Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNA) with master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia.
• Active, current license to practice as CNA or equivalent in US/DC.
• NBCRNA or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Translate nursing practice into anesthesia care, ensuring patient autonomy, privacy, and safety.
• Administer inhalational, regional, intravenous, local and topical anesthetics.
• Monitor patient status and respond to anesthetic emergencies as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and deliver anesthesia care.
• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.

Skills

Anesthesia care

Informed consent

Airway management

Patient monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Master's or Doctoral in nurse anesthesia

Tools

NBCRNA certification

COA-accredited program

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, Virginia seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) to provide expert anesthesia care. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of 1–5 years as determined by the program office.

Requirements include a master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia, active licensure, NBCRNA certification, and the ability to administer multiple anesthesia modalities in a