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Job Description
Details Posted:
03-Jun-26
Location:
Dallas, Texas Categories:
General Nursing Internal Number:
863425000 Summary Stand ready with VA to help in an emergency A disaster can strike at any time
an earthquake
tornado
hurricane
or global pandemic can leave our Veterans
families
and communities in desperate need of help.
That's why the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is creating Clinical Deployment Teams (CDTs) to stand ready to assist. We're looking for clinical personnel to serve on these teams and help transform how we provide health care services in times of great need. Duties The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) / Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) that provides a full range of services emphasizing quality
timeliness
and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission The CRNA practices to the full extent of their education
training
and certification Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges or scope of practice that correspond with this position and determined locally within the limits of the individual's state license and the local VA Medical Center (VAMC) bylaws The CRNA provides advanced clinical practice
consultation
and management CRNAs administer anesthesia in both inpatient and outpatient settings to patients of all health complexities The aspects of practice include direct patient care
administration
education
and research activities Major duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Collaborating with a variety of health care professionals to achieve common goals for care
safety
and welfare of patients Fostering high levels of confidence and satisfaction among patients and staff
as well as meet and exceed compliance standards Providing anesthetic services within five general categories to include: pre-anesthesia evaluation and preparation anesthesia induction
maintenance
and emergence post anesthesia care peri-anesthetic and clinical support functions and emergency response techniques Developing and implementing a comprehensive anesthesia plan of care for patients requiring local
regional
general
and monitored anesthesia both inside and outside the Operating Room (OR) suite Ensuring anesthetic services delivered throughout the facility are of the highest quality to promote patient safety
satisfaction
and improve outcomes and efficiencies Functioning as resource for staff education and is willing to be a preceptor and adjunct clinical faculty for health care trainees rotating through the facility Developing and implementing evidence-based practices that are essential to the delivery of the highest quality anesthesia care Prescribing appropriate preoperative
intra-operative and postoperative orders and medications Exemplifying the ICARE core values of-Integrity
Commitment
Advocacy
Respect
and Excellence CRNAs may provide the appropriate preoperative and postoperative anesthesia orders CRNAs with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) numbers and/or facility DEA numbers may independently prescribe controlled substances in the preoperative
intraoperative
or postoperative settings Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for well-qualified applicants
EDRP Authorized:
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 Program Approval
award amount (up to $200
000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov
the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Travel:
Not required
Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position
Work Schedule:
TBD (Typically M-F
Nights/Weekends/Holidays Rotating Shift
On-Call
etc•Tours may vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs in accordance with number of approved hours of hired position)
Compressed/Flexible:
Available VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs Logo About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery. Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.msnurses.org/jobs/22322389/advanced-practice-nurse-nurse-anesthetist-crna-recruitment-relocation-incentive-edrp-authorized Return to Search Results