CRNA - Anesthetist

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current RN license in Virginia
• Current license to practice in specialty area (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-CRNA) in Virginia
• Current CRNA certification by the National Board on Certification/Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current RN License in Virginia
• Current license in Virginia to practice in specialty area (CRNA)
• Complete 40 CEU's every 2 years
• Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title

Experience REQUIRED:

• None required

Experience PREFERRED:

• Academic health care experience
• One (1) year within the specialty practice area

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program specific to area of practice
• *Applicants with current advanced practice licensure may be within one semester of graduation from obtaining a MSN Degree or higher, which must be completed within six months of hire to continue employment.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Must possess knowledge of local, federal and state laws and regulations and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards related to position's chief objective and demonstrate aptitude for compliance with VCUHS policies, procedures and customer services philosophy.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Work all shifts

Age Specific groups served:

• All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities: Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory:

• Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional:

• Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change