CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST
Location: Richmond Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST right now, this occupation will be placed in Virginia. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 725746 (Include on all documents)
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?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve. 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
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
English language proficiency required.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Full unrestricted Licensure, BLS & ACLS required
DUTIES:
The Richmond VA Medical Center is recruiting for four (4) full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). (Please note that you may still apply if you are graduating and will obtain your certification in the next six (6) months). The CRNA will provide general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients undergoing surgery, catheterization, laboratory procedures, interventional radiology treatments, ECT, and other non-surgical interventional procedures requiring anesthesia and/or sedation. The CRNA will provide preoperative ac ute pain management services as well as monitor and manage patients' vital functions, care and pain during and after surgery or procedure. The CRNA will care for patients requiring pain management, anticoagulation, and airway management services. Candidates must be able to provide anesthesia care for general, vascular, orthopedic, and other non-cardiac surgery cases. Knowledge of current guidelines for airway management in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a prerequisite. Incumbent participates in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate patient care needs, prevent avoidable complications, and achieve optimal patient conditions. Acts in adherence of nursing care in accordance with ethical principles.
Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be authorized.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3.30pm
Salary: Salary to be determined by a Nurse Professional Standards board based upon qualifications and experience. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Supe rvisory Position: No
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must be a US citizen
All individuals applying under this announcement must meet basic qualification standards for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part 2, Appendix G-7.
Individuals applying for the full-performance level typically have about 7 years experience, one year of which must reflect the ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate a program of nurse anesthesia care. Applicants may have obtained specialized experience as independent nurse anesthetist or senior nurse anesthetist.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a CRNA Professional Standards Board to determine the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
LICENSURE: A current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth 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. The appointing official may waive this requirement if the nurse anesthetist is to serve in a country other than the United States and has registration in that country.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
(1) A degree in nursing from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate statement 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 http://nlnac.org/home.htm .
(b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) http://www.aacn.org . The CCNE accredits bachelor's and master'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 website as follows: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation .
(c) In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, and unrestricted registration 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. http://www.cgfns.org/
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the requirements for entry Level, the CRNA at the full performance level has had progressively responsible experience in the administration of anesthetics as indicated in the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below. These individuals must demonstrate the ability to participate in a program for nurse anesthesia care and demonstrate knowledge of anesthetizing locations, methods, equipment and procedures. At this level, the CRNA has experience in the administration of anesthetics that has demonstrated the nurse anesthetist's ability to participate in team programs that are technically challenging and/or complicated. Typically entry level candidates can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities of full performance level within 2 years from entering the occupation.
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
BLS/ACLS Requirements: Current certification is required for all staff providing direct patient care, and police. Additionally, current ACLS is required for patient care staff that work in specified or high risk areas (SICU/ICU/CCU/MICU/PACU/ED/and all procedure suites using moderate sedation, etc.)
If you are selected for a position which requires BLS/ACLS certification, you will be required to have proof of certification prior to being boarded for an appointment with VA.
If selected, obtain such certification in order to avoid any delays in the hiring process.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
After the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be evaluated against the questionnaire responses to insure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements and that your application reflects the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC, WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Entry Level):
1. Ability to translate the principles of professional nursing practice in the care of assigned patients in order to provide appropriate care.
2. Ability to do a pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, which includes collecting pre-operative consults and data.
3. Ability to formulate an anesthetic plan and describe the anesthetic risks, benefits and options to the patient.
4. Ability to administer inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and topical anesthetics and to detect unfavorable reactions in order to continuously evaluate the patient's physical status.
5. Ability to respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using appropriate resuscitation procedures for patient care.
6. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
7. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.
8. Ability to practice nurse anesthesia with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team concept of anesthesia care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Full Performance Level):
1. Skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of complex surgical procedures. In addition, the CRNA must be able to adapt/modify anesthesia techniques in order to optimize patient care.
2. Ability to complete work assignments selected to add depth and breadth to their technical knowledge and skill competence. Work assignments will vary at each facility depending on the progressive acuity required for anesthesia care.
3. Ability to respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and by the use of basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques in order to perform necessary resuscitation procedures.
4. Ability to effectively blend, knowledge, skills and competency for the advancement of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment.
5. Ability to apply new developments and theories to develop and demonstrate the ability to recognize and solve various complex anesthesia situations.
6. Ability to practice nurse anesthesia with colleagues and peers in a team concept of anesthesia care and blend management skills with technical experience.
7. Ability to recognize clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques for the practice of anesthesia.
8. Ability to perform as a mentor, precept, or nurse educator providing didactic and clinical instruction for graduate-level nurse anesthesia students and/or other anesthesia care providers.
9. Ability to participate in the development of anesthesia patient care audit processes involving in depth review and analysis of anesthesia records.
10. Ability to provide guidance and instruction in preparing others for positions of leadership and ethical practices which impact patient care.
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, 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 is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utiltized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information. Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered at the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment.
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:29:30 GMT