Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Summary The incumbent will provide experienced anesthesia support for patients presenting for services requiring anesthesia involvement. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will provide a vital role in patient care and in the anesthesia care team (CRNA and Anesthesiologist) approach to problem solving using the perioperative anesthesia care team model. Administer anesthesia to patients in compliance with his/her delineation of privileges granted by the Medical Staff of the WJB Dorn VAMC Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate his/her daily anesthesia assignment with the Chief of Anesthesiology, Chief CRNA, or designee to provide services to patients and surgeons which are efficient, safe, and respectful. Provide clinical anesthesia assessment of individual patients, including discussion of informed consent, develop risk assessments based on presenting problems and implement an appropriate perioperative anesthesia care plan in conjunction with the supervising anesthesiologist. Document perioperative treatment plan. Provide effective interventions which are patient centered based on assessment. Maintain accurate and up to standard records of all patients. Ensure that perioperative anesthetic management strategies and content are based on upu00ad to-date scientific literature and best-practice Participate in a rotating emergency call schedule with other service CRNAs to assure CRNA availability at all times. Maintain proficiency in electronic medical records for documentation in, and retrieval of, patient records when required. Demonstrated ability to blend technology, skills, and competency for the advancement of anesthesia techniques, and pharmacology. Participate at perioperative in-service meetings to present and discuss relevant clinical information. Participate in the teaching program of medical students and residents who rotate through Anesthesiology. Develop and maintain close consultation and effective working relationships with other health care professionals. Develop and maintain coordinated case management and effective working relationships with referral sources. Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication within the perioperative care team. Maintain compliance with the policies, procedure s and guidelines of the WJB Dorn VAMC and Anesthesiology Service. Review , evaluate, and set personal performance objectives and be responsible for own professional development. Promote dignity and respect of patients. Ability to participate in research as appropriate. 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: Daily (0700am -1530pm) w/ On-Call, Tour of duty subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2025-12-15