Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Intermittent

Crna PositionThis is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file for 90 days. The CRNA is directly responsible and accountable to the supervising anesthesiologist or surgeon. Duties include but are not limited to: The CRNA is responsible for the provision of direct care, assessing monitors, providing IV sedation, conduction anesthesia or general anesthesia for patients. Performs pre-operative evaluation for surgical patients. Participates in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate patient care needs, prevent avoidable complications and achieve optimal patient conditions and outcomes. The CRNA acts in adherence of nursing care in accordance with ethical principles and functions within the scope of practice. The CRNA is responsible and accountable for maintaining BLS and ACLS training to performing activities that reflect the educational, experiential and competency requirements: Nursing Practice, Quality of Care, Performance, Educational/Career Development, Collegiality, Ethics, Collaboration, Research, Resource Utilization. Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written and/or verbal patient/employee information. Demonstrates working practices that include adherence to infection control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment and adherence to safety practices. Conforms with all medical center and service/service line safety policies, procedures and protocols to avoid injury and/or illnesses to self or others. Employee prepares all reports and documentation pertaining to injuries within established time frames utilizing the ASISTS Program. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards