Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist right now, this position will be ordered in North Carolina. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 718094
*** RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS POSITION***
Anesthesiology Service is looking for PART TIME CRNA POSITION AT DURHAM VAMC, North Carolina
As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency & Graduate of approved School of Nursing.
DUTIES:
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The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is authorized to perform routine duties on a regular, repetitive basis. these duties may be performed after specific discussion with the supervising physician. Performs a pre-anesthetic patient assessment based on patient interview, patient history, lab results, and type of surgical procedure to be performed. Select and administer pre-anesthetic medication according to established protocol. Request and evaluate pertinent laboratory studies under established protocol. Insert intravenous and arterial catheters according to established protocol. Utilize all current techniques in monitoring. Perform endotracheal intubation and extubation. Select and administer anesthetic techniques (intravenous, regional, or inhalational), medications and adjunct drugs appropriate to the individual patientÂ's condition and surgical procedure within established protocols. Recognize abnormal responses of a patient during anesthesia, select and take corrective action. Facilitates emergence and recovery from the anesthesia by selecting and administering drugs, fluids and ventilatory support. Report patient's conditions, peri-operative course and any anticipated problems to the person providing post-anesthetic care.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
CRNA II - (Entry Level)
(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 ; or
(b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelorÂ's and masterÂ'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 .
(c) In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, and unrestricted registration (see basic requirement in subparagraph c below) 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.
(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 Â"Guide to the Health Care FieldÂ" also publishes listings of approved training institutions annually in August .
Recent Graduates:
(1) A graduate nurse anesthetist who has applied to take the national Certification Examination and has been declared Certification Eligible may be given a temporary appointment for a period not to exceed one year as a graduate nurse anesthetist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(a)(1)(D). The graduate nurse anesthetist must take the national Certification Examination at the earliest schedulable date following the date of their temporary appointment.
(2) Failure to become certified within the one year period will result in removal as a nurse anesthetist and may result in termination from employment.
REGISTRATION:
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.
Impaired Registration. A nurse anesthetist who has, or has ever had, any registration(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of chapter 3, section B, paragraph 15 of this part.
- CERTIFICATION:
(2) Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse.
(2) Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse AnesthetistÂ's requirements as a condition of employment.
Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
Grandfathering Provision. All nurse anesthetists employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Nurse anesthetists who are grandfathered under the provisions of this subparagraph may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level (Nurse III), but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position effectively, per VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Nurse Anesthetists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
Qualification Reference: VA Handbook 5005/23, Part II, Appendix G-7 - CRNA Qualification Standard.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
*** 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. ***
REQUIREMENTS:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, and be at least 16 years of age as of the closing date. Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law. Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database. Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period. Public Law 95-201 requires that persons appointed to direct patient-care positions must possess the required basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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