Nurse Anesthetist VN-0605
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is hiring Nurse Anesthetist VN-0605 right now, this job will be situated in North Dakota. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 770453
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.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Fargo VA Health Care System is a Level 2 Medical Center and a member of Veterans Integrated Service Network 23. This facility combines a 39 bed medical facility along with a 38 bed Community Living Center providing transitional care, both accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Fargo also has a Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Office on campus, offering veterans the unique opportunity to obtain health care, benefits services, and Readjustment Counseling at one location. Due to the growing veteran population in our service area, nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics have been established with the tenth planned for opening in late 2012. The Fargo Health Care System provides a wide spectrum of primary and tertiary acute and extended care inpatient! and outpatient activities in an academic setting. The Fargo H! ealth Care System has an active research program and has a successful affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
DUTIES:
The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The CRNA works in the Operating Room or other procedural areas under the supervision of the attending anesthesiologist assigned to the case. He/she also participates in the administration of anesthetics in the Outpatient (Pre-op) Surgery and Intensive Care Unit environment, and can be assigned in all areas where Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service is respons! ible for providing assessment of, consultation for, and preparation of patients for anesthesia. The CRNA is responsible for determining the status of the patient, developing a plan of anesthesia care, and acquainting the patient or the responsible adult with the proposed plan. He/she must be present in the room throughout the conduct of all general anesthetics, regional anesthetics, and monitored anesthesia care, monitor patient's oxygenation, ventilation, circulation, and temperature. The CRNA will provide appropriate postanesthesia management. The Fargo VA Health Care System has a successful affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and its Nurse Anesthetist program. The incumbent would also mento, teach, supervise and evaluate student nurse anesthetists. Call rotation with five other CRNAs.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizen of the Uni! ted States. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by th! e 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) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. 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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Certification by the council on Certification of Nurse A! nesthetists is a requirement for employment.
Applicant's education and length of experience will be considered by a CRNA Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.
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:
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 . Ability ! to do a pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, which includes col! lecting 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 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 anesthetistÂ'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:
1 . Skill in conducti! ng and managing anesthesia for a broad range of complex surgical proced! ures. 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 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.
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 col! leagues 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 nurse 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.
BLS/ACLS REQUIREMENTS: Current certification is required for all staff providing direct patient care.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SP! ECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
VA Handbook 5005/37, Part II, Appendix G7 NURSE ANESTHETIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution! recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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 1! 0-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of 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 .
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 consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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, thrift savings plan, 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://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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