Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties are but not limited to: The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The CRNA provides a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The CRNA will adhere to Arizona Revised Statutes, Board of Nursing Practice rules and regulations, to all VHA rules, regulations and directives. The CRNA will maintain an active unrestricted license as an RN; will maintain certification by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists; and will maintain current certification of BLS and ACLS. The CRNA practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges or scope of practice that correspond with this position and determined locally within the limits of the individual's state license and the local VA Medical Center (VAMC) bylaws. The CRNA provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The CRNA Ill administers anesthesia in both inpatient and outpatient settings to patients of all health complexities. The aspects of practice include direct patient care, administration, education, and research activities. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: - Collaborate with a variety of health care professionals to achieve common goals for care, safety, and welfare of patients. - Foster high levels of confidence and satisfaction among patients and staff, as well as meet and exceed compliance standards. - Provide anesthetic services within five general categories to include: pre-anesthesia evaluation and preparation; anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; post anesthesia care; peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions; and emergency response techniques. - Selects, applies and/or inserts appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of patient's physical status. - Develops and implements a comprehensive anesthesia plan of care for patients requiring local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia both inside and outside the Operating Room (OR) suite. - Ensures anesthetic services delivered throughout the facility are of the highest quality to promote patient safety, satisfaction, and improve outcomes and efficiencies. - Functions as resource for staff education and is willing to be a preceptor and adjunct clinical faculty for health care trainees rotating through the facility. - Develops and implements evidence-based practices that are essential to the delivery of the highest quality anesthesia care. - Prescribe appropriate preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative orders and medications. - Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. As privileged or as specified in the scope of practice and in accordance with skill, proficiency, and state licensure, the CRNA may provide the appropriate preoperative and postoperative anesthesia orders. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full time, 0700-1730. Tour subject to change depending on the needs of facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized