Summary The Milwaukee VAMC is looking for two Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in the Anesthesia Department. These positions are eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program

• and a recruitment incentive may be paid to highly qualified candidates. This is an open continuous announcement until June 9th
• 2027. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available and until positions are filled. Duties The Advanced Practice Nurse/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (APN/CRNA) administers 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 CRNAs are qualified to render patients insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgical
• and invasive procedures utilizing general and regional anesthesia and all levels of sedation techniques Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Collaborate with a variety of health care professionals to achieve common goals for care
• safety
• and welfare of patients Foster high levels of confidence and satisfaction among patients and staff
• as well as meet and exceed compliance standards Provide 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 Develops and implements a comprehensive anesthesia plan of care for patients requiring local
• regional
• general
• and monitored anesthesia both inside and outside the Operating Room (OR) suite Ensures anesthetic services delivered throughout the facility are of the highest quality to promote patient safety
• satisfaction
• and improve outcomes and efficiencies Functions as resource for staff education and is willing to be a preceptor and adjunct clinical faculty for health care trainees rotating through the facility Develops and implements evidence-based practices that are essential to the delivery of the highest quality anesthesia care Prescribe appropriate preoperative
• intra-operative and postoperative orders and medications Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity
• Commitment
• Advocacy
• Respect
• and Excellence Other duties
• as assigned 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

Work Schedule:

0700

• 1530 Monday

•

Friday Telework:

Not Available Virtual:

This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

May Be Authorized EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized