Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in Indiana. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 726526
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
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.
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Job Summary : This is a full time position as a Certified Registered Nurse anesthetist (CRNA) for OR and outpatient surgery areas at the Indianapolis Roudebush VAMC. The incumbent is under the supervision of a staff Anesthesiologist, and the Surgical Service. For Outpatient the incumbent will provide anesthetic assistance to the surgeon and administer and monitor patients in an outpatient/ambulatory care setting as needed. For Inpatient patient services the incumbent will perform Pre and Post surgery anesthesia evaluation as needed.
Tour of Duty : Monday - Fridays 7am-3:30pm, NO CALL , No weekends, No Holidays, Minimal Overtime.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted State Registered Nurse Licensure required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
This full time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) will be qualified to administer all modalities of anesthesia by inhalation, intravenous technique, spinal epidurals, caudal, Bier blocks, infiltrations, and any required anesthesia of equal complexity. The incumbent is under the supervision of a staff Anesthesiologist, and the Surgical Service. For Outpatient the incumbent will provide anesthetic assistance to the surgeon administration and will monitor patients in an outpatient/ambulatory care setting as needed. For Inpatient patient services the incumbent will perform Pre and Post surgery anesthesia evaluation as needed. Perform General anesthesia including endotracheal intubation invasive monitoring (arterial line, pulmonary artery catheter). Perform regional anesthesia, including general anesthesia IV sedation and various regional blocks such as, spinal blocks, lumbar, epidural, Bier, axillary, ankle, caudal, interscalene, transtracheal, field, Supraclavicular, and Brachial plexus blocks. Perform infiltration and digital nerve blocks. Perform epidural blood patch for post spinal headache. Provide monitored anesthesia care and IV sedation surgical procedures. Resuscitation of critically ill patients, and will be required to respond to rapid response team codes. Perform therapeutic nerve block for pain control. CRNA is responsible for the proper storage, accountability, usage and disposal of pharmacy products used in their daily operations. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing the necessary document/administrative action needed in the daily performance of their duties. Employment will also include anesthetics administered in ancillary departments such as the Cardiac Cath lab, GI lab, and periodic assistance with the chronic pain service. Incumbent functions as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
The candidate ensures completion of all applicable clinical reminders and performance measures.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Hold a BSN from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted State licensure as RN.
- A graduate of school of anesthesia approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
- The candidate will typically have had progressively responsible experience in the administration of anesthesia.
- The incumbent will have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist or its predecessor and be currently Board Certified as CRNA.
- ACLS preferred
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
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://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:54:39 GMT
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