Nurse Anesthetist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all
requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/21/2021.
Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
(Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit
for qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3g, of this part.) Education. A degree in nursing from a
school of professional nursing approved 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: 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 the NLNAC Web site; or
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an
accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN). 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 Web
site. 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. 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 compiled current listings of approved
training institutions, which are published annually in the December
issue of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal.
The American Hospital Association in their "Guide to the Health
Care Field" also publishes listings of approved training
institutions annually in August. Registration. 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. Certification. 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 AANA's
web site as a display agent for their information. Nurse
Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council
on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetist'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 in accordance with
chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Grade
Determinations: Entry Level: (Nurse II) Experience and Education.
None beyond the basic requirements. 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: Ability to translate
the principles of professional nursing practice in the care of
assigned patients in order to provide appropriate care. Ability to
do a pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, which includes
collecting pre-operative consults and data. Ability to formulate an
anesthetic plan and describe the anesthetic risks, benefits and
options to the patient. 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. Ability to respond to emergency
situations by providing airway management, administration of
emergency fluids and drugs, and using appropriate resuscitation
procedures for patient care. Ability to provide patient care that
is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for
improvement of services for patient care. Ability to practice nurse
anesthesia with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team
concept of anesthesia care. Full Performance Level: (Nurse III)
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. 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 candidates can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and
abilities of Full Performance Level within 2 years from entering
the occupation. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Full
Performance Level practice in nurse anesthesia includes but is not
limited to the following: 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. 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. 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.
Ability to effectively blend technology, skills, and competency for
the advancement of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and
equipment. Ability to apply new developments and theories to
develop and demonstrate the ability to recognize and solve various
complex anesthesia situations. Ability to practice nurse anesthesia
with colleagues and peers in a team concept of anesthesia care and
blend management skills with technical experience. 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. Ability to perform as a mentor, preceptor,
or nurse educator providing didactic and clinical instruction for
graduate-level nurse anesthesia students and/or other anesthesia
care providers. Ability to participate in the development of
anesthesia patient care audit processes involving in depth review
and analysis of anesthesia records. Ability to provide guidance and
instruction in preparing others for positions of leadership and
ethical practices which impact patient care. References: VA
Handbook 5005, Chapter II, Appendix G7 - Nurse Anesthetist
Qualification Standards. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 30
pounds and over, prolong standing and/or sitting for greater than 4
hours, repetitive stooping, bending, squatting, and carrying items
from one area to another.
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