Role – Nurse (CRNA)

Emfoi Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Nurse Anesthetist to join their team at a prestigious medical center. This role involves providing high-quality anesthetic care, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anesthesia, hold necessary certifications, and be ready to adapt to varying schedules. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a CRNA with current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Must have a current unrestricted license and meet all VA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite anesthetic patient care at the VA Medical Center.
• Schedule shifts based on patient care needs and contract requirements.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Education

Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia educational program

Job description

Role–Nurse (CRNA)

Location–Houston, TX (On-site / Contract)

Experience: Min 3+ Years to Max 20 Years

Start Date: 01-July 2024 to 30-Jun 2025

Mandatory Skills–ACLS, BLS, CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Job Description

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• No of Contractors required: 2 (A total of two (2) 1040 CRNA coverage hours each)
• Work site: Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Receiving Warehouse Building 100 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston TX 77030-4298
• Period Of Performance: The period of performance will be a 12 months base from the date of award with 4 consecutive one year options.
• Service Contract Act: No
• Due date of submission as of now: 16-June-2024 5AM EST
• PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
• This is a NON-PERSONAL services requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) services to provide onsite anesthetic patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030. Contractor’s personnel shall perform on-site nurse anesthesia services for varying periods of time and in various areas of MEDVAMC.
• Scheduling: The following entities/positions are authorized by the Contracting Officer to place requests with the contractor for services required under this contract: Anesthesiology Care Line executive or designee, Supervisory Program Analyst, or COR. The VA shall provide Contractor with the names, titles, and telephone numbers of individuals authorized to request staffing. Contractor’s personnel will be scheduled for shifts (Day, Evening, etc.) based on the needs of the MEDVAMC.
• Tour of Duty: The contract resulting from this requirement shall provide maximum flexibility to the VA scheduling authority. MEDVAMC provides nurse anesthesia services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contractor’s personnel shall be required to work any regular or irregular tour, with 8 hour, 10 hour and 12 hour tours, or a mixture thereof, typically being the any of the following based on patient care needs:
• 8 Hour Tour: Day 0645-1515; Evening 1100-1930;
• 10 Hour Tour: Day 0645-1715; Evening 1100-2130;
• 12 Hour Tour: Day 0645-1915;
• The contract nurse anesthetist may be required on any tour to stay extra time according to the schedule and patients’ needs.
• BASIC QUALIFICATION/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS: Contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have met the qualifying criteria outlined in this section. Personnel assigned by the contractor to perform the services covered by this contract shall have a current unrestricted license from a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia with related work experience within last 12 months with no employment gaps exceeding four months. Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a CRNA.
• Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
• Current, full active and unrestricted licensure as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The nurse anesthetist must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.
• Certification: On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council of Certification of Nurse Anesthetists is a requirement for employment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review/approval by the VA COS or designee.
• Individuals will be required to provide and maintain current license, applicable certifications, proof of a negative TB test within the past 12 months, current flu and COVID vaccination or valid exemption, pre-employment drug screening, and BLS certification and ACLS Certification.
• Ultimately, the decision to accept or reject contract staff rests with the VA. Contractor shall not have any personnel report to duty until written notification is received from the Contracting Officer advising that the candidate(s) presented has met all requirements for contract performance.
• Specific Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills: This contract requires the services of the nurse anesthetist in various areas of MEDVAMC. Minimum Two years’ (2) experience as a CRNA.
• Current ACLS Certification and Current BLS Certification.
• Contract nurse anesthetist(s) performing services on this contract may not provide nurse anesthetist services at other health care systems/medical centers located within the Houston, Texas area concurrently while providing services at MEDVAMC unless getting approval/authorization by designated VA personnel to do so.