Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), 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. Award amount (up to $200,000) and 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 are ineligible to apply.
Responsibilities
- Performing anesthetic history and physical assessment of patients and documenting in CPRS and/or the Preanesthetic Evaluation and Anesthetic record.
- Developing and implementing an anesthetic plan in discussion with an anesthesiologist and documenting in the CPRS patient file and on the Preanesthetic Evaluation and Anesthetic record.
- Initiating the anesthetic technique which may include general, regional, local, and sedation.
- Providing direct professional observation and resuscitation until the patient has regained control of his/her functions.
- Performing the postoperative evaluation and physical assessment of postoperative patients and documenting in CPRS and Anesthetic Record.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay
Competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards.
Schedule
This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until December 31, 2026. Qualified candidates will be referred as vacancies occur.
Benefits
- 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).
- 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, and long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
- Licensure: Requires 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
For questions or assistance regarding EDRP, contact Sherry Miller, the EDRP Coordinator, at Sherry.Miller5@va.gov.