Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is at the momment seeking for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) right now, this job will be depute in Ohio. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number
(VIN): 770633
Tour of Duty:
All shifts, nights, weekends and holidays;
Our mission: 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.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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/
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Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
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**Please see the 'How To Apply' and 'Required Documents' ! sections**
You must submit: VA Form 10-2850a, resume/CV and License
DUTIES:
Duties will include, but are not limited to: pre-anesthesia, peri-anesthesia, and post-anesthesia care in outpatient and inpatient setting under the medical direction of an Anesthesiologist; administration of general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, epidural anesthesia, and regional anesthesia in collaboration with the Anesthesiologist; perform thorough pre/peri/post anesthesia assessments and develop individualized anesthesia patient care plans.
Please see the 'Required Documents' section below to submit a complete application packet
(Application VA Form 10-2850a, Resume, License (copy), etc)
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
a.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States.
b.
Education
(1) A degree in nursing from a school of professional nursing ap! proved 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). Additional information may be obtained from the NLNAC Web site; or
(b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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 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 comp! iled current listings of approved training institutions, which are publ! ished 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.
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Registration
(1)
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.
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Certification
(1) On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified nurse anesthetists employed by VA as a nurse anesthetist prior to May 4, 1993 and continuously thereafter.! Any nurse anesthetist who leaves VA employment or vacates the nurse anesthetist occupation for another VA position, must meet the current requirement of certification for re-appointment as a nurse anesthetist. The CCNA and the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists have designated the AANAÂ's web site as a display agent for their information.
(2) Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse AnesthetistÂ's requirements as a condition of employment.
Physical Requirements.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
English Language Proficiency.
Nurse Anesthetists must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Grades.
The level that nurse anesthesia practice may be performed is based on a combination of education and experience. Beyond the minimum education requirements, grade determination upon appointment and advancement is d! ependent more on acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities than baselin! e education. As the nurse anesthetist acquires the knowledge and judgment that accrues with experience, the privilege of increased authority for patient care is expanded.
Grade Determination.
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:
(1)
Entry Level: (Nurse II)
(a)
Experience and Education.
None beyond the basic requirements.
(b)
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
The following list of knowledge, skills and abilities present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level Nurse Anesthetist. Entry level into nurse anesthesia practice may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Ability to translate the principles of professional nursing practice in the care of assigned patients in order to provide appropriate care.
2. Abil! ity 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 conc! ept of anesthesia care.
(2)
Full Performance Level! : (Nurse III)
(a)
Experience and Education.
In addition to meeting the requirements for Entry Level, the CRNA has had progressively responsible experience in the administration of anesthetics as indicated in the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.
(b)
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Full Performance Level practice in nurse anesthesia includes but is not limited to the following:
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 providi! ng 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 technology, 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, preceptor, or nurse educator providing didactic and clinical instruction for graduate-level nur! se 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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
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 o! f 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
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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 your rating or consideration for employment.
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
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The Departme! nt of Veterans Affairs may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to
http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave
: Federal Employees earn annual leave
at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
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If you were eligible to ! this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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