Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Job Description
> REF:#1e3df556a578a921 *Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) – CRNA **Togus VA Medical Center*
The Togus VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, long-term nursing care, treatment for spinal cord injuries, and more.
This Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) position is in Anesthesiology Services at the VA Maine Healthcare Systems, located at the Togs, ME location. This position is a full-time at 40 hours per week.
*Duties will include, but are not limited to:*
* Collaborates with a variety of health care professionals to achieve common goals for care, safety, and welfare of patients. Foster high levels of confidence and satisfaction among patients and staff, as well as meet and exceed compliance standards.
* Provides anesthetic services within five general categories to include: pre-anesthesia evaluation and preparation; anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; post anesthesia care; peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions; and emergency response techniques.
* Develops and implements a comprehensive anesthesia plan of care for patients requiring local, regional, general, and monitored anesthesia both inside and outside the Operating Room (OR) suite.
* Ensures anesthetic services delivered throughout the facility are of the highest quality to promote patient safety, satisfaction, and improve outcomes and efficiencies.
* Functions as resource for staff education and is willing to be a preceptor and adjunct clinical faculty for health care trainees rotating through the facility.
* Develops and implements evidence-based practices that are essential to the delivery of the highest quality anesthesia care.
* Prescribes appropriate preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative orders and medications.
* Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
*Advanced Practice Nurse (Certified Nurse Anesthetist) Basic Requirements*
* *English Language Proficiency*. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
* *Education.* A master’s or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing anesthesia accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA) at the time the program was completed by the applicant.
* *Licensure and Certification*. The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment.
* License. All APN (CNAs) must maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted license to practice as a CNA or equivalent, in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
* Basic Certification. All APN (CNAs) must maintain full and current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or an equivalent Nurse Anesthetist certification recognized by the COA.
*Pay:* Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards. $164,753 – $245,402 per year
*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 per year)
*Retirement:* Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
*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 US State or territory
*Work Schedule:* Full time, Monday- Friday with rotating schedule
*Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: *May Be Authorized
*Benefits:* A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a Federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your Federal career very rewarding. Click this link for more Federal Benefits information: https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-RN-NP-CRNA-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf
This position is eligible for *the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),* a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. _Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application._
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Application deadline: Friday, 12/27/2024
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*Why live in Augusta, Maine? *Situated 39 miles from the Atlantic ocean, Augusta, Maine, is known for its friendly neighborhoods and New England charm. It has a population of 19,000+, that makes it the perfect size for great schools to raise a family and local shops and restaurants to enjoy in your free time. The 6.5-mile Kennebec River Rail Trail, along the Kennebec River, is a great place for walking, running, cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, and dog walking.
VA New England Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy, or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
VHA Healthcare Personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). Additional information is available to applicants during the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $164,753.00 – $245,402.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Loan forgiveness
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Anesthesiology
Ability to Relocate:
* Augusta, ME 04330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person