Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Summary

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. Program approval determines award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (1‑5 years) after review by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Anesthetist include— but are not limited to— the following: Performs pre‑anesthesia evaluations, prepares anesthesia plan, delivers all forms of anesthesia, and follows up on all general anesthesia cases.
• Provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility.
• Assists with quality assurance activities facility‑wide and specific to the Surgery department and conducts routine maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia equipment.
• Translates the principles of professional nurse anesthesia practice into appropriate patient care.
• Performs the pre‑anesthetic patient history and physical—including the collection of preoperative consults and data—from which an appropriate anesthetic plan is formulated.
• Ensures the anesthetic risks, benefits, and options are described to the patient.
• Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local and topical anesthetics and continuously evaluates the patient’s physical status and responses to anesthesia.
• Consistently monitors and accurately records on the anesthesia record.
• Performs post‑anesthetic management of patients to optimize the recovery from anesthesia and minimize pain.
• Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession—while working effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.
• Appropriately responds to all codes and airway rescues.
• Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care while demonstrating effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Benefits and Compensation

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and 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).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
• 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 U.S. State or territory.
• Work Schedule: Various schedules available—Monday to Sunday—with call obligations.
• Telework: Not available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact

Contact - The EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance.

Additional Information

Learn more about Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.