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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist -Surgical Service

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Clarksburg, West Virginia, us, 26306


Job Seekers, Welcome to ALUMNI CAREER CENTERCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Surgical Service

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.Basic Requirements

English Language Proficiency:

Proficient in basic written and spoken English.Education:

A master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia from an accredited program.Licensure and Certification:

Must maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted license to practice as a CNA or equivalent, and full certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:Initiating the anesthetic technique which may include general, regional, local, and IV sedation.Selecting, applying, and inserting appropriate non-invasive and invasive monitoring modalities for continuous evaluation of the patient's physical status.Managing a patient's airway and pulmonary status using current practice modalities.Responding to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.Implementing acute pain management modalities.Physical Requirements

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.); light lifting (under 15 lbs.); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.Work Schedule

Primarily Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm (On Call Duties as required).Benefits

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards, and a comprehensive total rewards package.Contact Information

For questions/assistance regarding EDRP, contact

visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov .

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