Job opening: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Part Time
Salary: $151 706 - 220 000 per year
Published at: Aug 24 2023
Employment Type: Part-time
Nurse Anesthesia is an advanced clinical nursing specialty based upon a graduate level curriculum focused on development of clinical judgment and critical thinking. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are qualified to render patients insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic and invasive procedures utilizing general and regional anesthesia and all levels of sedation techniques.
Duties
The CRNA practices to the fullest extent of his/her training and experience to achieve common goals for care, safety and welfare of VA patients and provide anesthetic services, in collaboration with an anesthesiologist when feasible, within four general categories:
1. Pre-anesthesia preparation and evaluation
2. Anesthesia induction, maintenance and emergence in the operating room (OR) and out-of-OR environments
3. Post anesthesia care, including pain management
4. Peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions in the OR and out-of-OR environments
The CRNA works with diverse age groups to include adult and geriatric patients and is able to meet age specific needs of the patient population served. The anesthetist demonstrates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to perform his/her duties in providing anesthetic care appropriate to the VA patient. The anesthetist demonstrates knowledge of age-associated changes, illnesses and potential disabilities in order to work with geriatric patients.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
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: Part Time (0.75 FTEE / 30 hours Weekly)
Compressed/Flexible: Flexible work days 6:30am-5pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
at least 3 years experience working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.
APNP (Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber) credential
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit for qualified citizens)
Education:
1. A degree in nursing from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant:
a. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing located at 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006. Additional information may be obtained from the NLNAC Web site. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, and unrestricted registration and the possession of a Certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
OR
b. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelor's and master's degree programs and is located at One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Additional information may be obtained from the CCNE Web site.
AND
2. 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. The AANA has compiled current listings of approved training institutions, which are published annually in the December issue of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal. The American Hospital Association in their "Guide to the Health Care Field" also publishes listings of approved training institutions annually in August.
Licensure:
Condition of Employment. Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia. The nurse anesthetist must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA. The appointing official may waive this requirement if the nurse anesthetist is to serve in a country other than the United States and has registration in that country (e.g. Philippines).
Certification:
On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified nurse anesthetists employed by VA as a nurse anesthetist prior to May 4, 1993 and continuously thereafter. Any nurse anesthetist who leaves VA employment or vacates the nurse anesthetist occupation for another VA position, must meet the current requirement of certification for re-appointment as a nurse anesthetist. The CCNA and the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists have designated the AANA's web site as a display agent for their information.
Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetist's requirements as a condition of employment.
Grade Requirements
Entry Level: (Nurse II)
Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The following list of knowledge, skills and
abilities present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist. Entry level into
nurse anesthesia practice may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Ability to translate the principles of professional nursing practice in the care of assigned patients
in order to provide appropriate care.
2. Ability to do a pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, which includes collecting pre-operative
consults and data.
3. Ability to formulate an anesthetic plan and describe the anesthetic risks, benefits and options to the
patient.
4. Ability to administer inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics and to detect
unfavorable reactions in order to continuously evaluate the patient's physical status.
5. Ability to respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of
emergency fluids and drugs, and using appropriate resuscitation procedures for patient care.
6. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the
profession.
7. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for
patient care.
8. Ability to practice nurse anesthesia with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team
concept of anesthesia care.
Full Performance Level: (Nurse III)
Experience and Education. In addition to meeting the requirements for Entry Level, the CRNA
has had progressively responsible experience in the administration of anesthetics as indicated in the
knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. These individuals must demonstrate the ability to
participate in a program for nurse anesthesia care and demonstrate knowledge of anesthetizing locations,
methods, equipment and procedures. At this level, the CRNA has experience in the administration of
anesthetics that has demonstrated the nurse anesthetist's ability to participate in team programs that are
technically challenging and/or complicated. Typically candidates can demonstrate the knowledge, skills
and abilities of Full Performance Level within 2 years from entering the occupation.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Full Performance Level practice in nurse
anesthesia includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of complex surgical procedures.
In addition, the CRNA must be able to adapt/modify anesthesia techniques in order to optimize patient
care.
2. Ability to complete work assignments selected to add depth and breadth to their technical
knowledge and skill competence. Work assignments will vary at each facility depending on the
progressive acuity required for anesthesia care.
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of
emergency fluids and drugs, and by the use of basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques in
order to perform necessary resuscitation procedures.
4. Ability to effectively blend technology, skills, and competency for the advancement of anesthesia
techniques, pharmacology, and equipment.
5. Ability to apply new developments and theories to develop and demonstrate the ability to
recognize and solve various complex anesthesia situations.
6. Ability to practice nurse anesthesia with colleagues and peers in a team concept of anesthesia
care and blend management skills with technical experience.
7. Ability to recognize clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge
of anesthesia methods and techniques for the practice of anesthesia.
8. Ability to perform as a mentor, preceptor, or nurse educator providing didactic and clinical
instruction for graduate-level nurse anesthesia students and/or other anesthesia care providers.
9. Ability to participate in the development of anesthesia patient care audit processes involving in
depth review and analysis of anesthesia records.
10. Ability to provide guidance and instruction in preparing others for positions of leadership and
ethical practices which impact patient care.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Contacts
- Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
US
- Name: Ranelle Cieske
- Phone: 414-758-6011
- Email: [email protected]
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