Nurse Anesthetist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized

About the role

This position is located at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide IV sedation, conduction anesthesia or general anesthesia for patients.
• Perform preoperative evaluation for surgical patients.
• Participate in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate patient care needs, prevent avoidable complications, and achieve optimal patient conditions.
• Act in adherence of nursing care in accordance with ethical principles.
• Function within the scope of practice as delineated by the Chief of Anesthesiology in collaboration with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Surgical Care ICC.
• Participate in an even distribution of call as determined by the Chief of Anesthesiology/Chief CRNA in collaboration with the ACOS, Surgical Care ICC.

Requirements

• Completed appropriate training and demonstrated proficiency in administering various anesthesia procedures.
• Basic Life Support Certified (certificate required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (certificate required).

Skills

• Proficient in administering inhalation therapy.
• Skilled in managing fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic disturbances.
• Capable of inserting various types of catheters and blocks.

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance.
• Free health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.