Nurse Anesthetist
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Roseburg
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. Basic
Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy. 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
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or The
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of
graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of
current, full, active and unrestricted registration 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.
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. 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. Preferred Criteria: Successful
CRNA work experience providing a broad range of adult anesthetic
care. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements
stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in
determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: 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: 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)
(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.
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.
(b) 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. Reference: VA
Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-7
Nurse Anesthetist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the
local Human Resources Office Physical Requirements: Moderate
lifting (15-44 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Straight
pulling (0.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both
hands and legs required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (5 hours)'
Repeated bending (1 hour); Both legs required; Near vision
correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable
in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in other; Both eyes required;
Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of
colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional and mental
stability under stress; typing/computer work (6 hours plus); Basic
life support skills (chest compressions). Environmental factors:
Working closely with others and working alone.
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