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Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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What they do

A Nurse Anesthetist specializes in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, and provides anesthesia-related care. Performs work that requires higher qualifications than an anesthesia technician. Works in a hospital, directly under a physician, surgeon or anesthesiologist.

$175,072 / year median in Tennessee

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

  • a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval
  • award amount (up to $200
  • 000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties This is an

OPEN CONTINUOUS

ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31

  • 2026 Qualified candidates will be referred as vacancies occur Duties include but are not limited to: Performing anesthetic history and physical assessment of patients and documenting in CPRS and/or the Preanesthetic Evaluation and Anesthetic record Developing and implementing an anesthetic plan in discussion with an anesthesiologist and documenting in the CPRS patient file and on the Preanesthetic evaluation and Anesthetic record Initiating the anesthetic technique which may include general•regional•local and sedation Provide direct professional observation and resuscitation until the patient has regained control of his/her functions Performing the postoperative evaluation and physical assessment of postoperative patients and documenting in CPRS and Anesthetic Record Performs other duties as assigned Pay Schedule CA92 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay:

Competitive salary

  • regular salary increases
  • potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off:

50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave

  • 13 days of sick leave
  • 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by

VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Sherry Miller

  • the EDRP Coordinator
  • at Sherry.

Miller5@va.gov for questions/assistance Learn more

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance