CRNA- Surgery

Nurse Anesthetist (Intermittent)

Assess, monitor, and provide IV sedation, conduction anesthesia or general anesthesia for patients. Perform preoperative evaluation for surgical patients. Participate in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate patient care needs, prevent avoidable complications, and achieve optimal patient conditions. Act in adherence of nursing care in accordance with ethical principles. Function within the scope of practice as delineated by the Chief of Anesthesiology in collaboration with the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Surgical Care ICC. Participate in an even distribution of call as determined by the Chief of Anesthesiology/Chief CRNA in collaboration with the ACOS, Surgical Care ICC.

All anesthetists working at the VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota, in this position are to have completed appropriate training and demonstrated proficiency in administering the following procedures: Management of procedures for rendering a patient insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgical, obstetrical, and certain medical procedures. The support of life functions under the stress of anesthetic and surgical manipulations. Management of problems in cardiac and respiratory resuscitation. Application of specific methods of inhalation therapy. Clinical management of various fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic disturbances Local infiltration anesthesia. Regional anesthesia. Additional anesthesia procedures may be performed by those anesthetists who have received training and demonstrate competence.

Other Performance Standards

Acts as a preceptor for student nurse anesthetists, if applicable at the medical center. Participates in in-service program sponsored by the Department of Anesthesia. Completes all assigned training prior to the due date. Other duties as designated by the Chief Anesthesiologist/Chief CRNA.

The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations, ability to understand and follow directions, provide objective self-assessment of past medical condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans. The employee possesses knowledge of growth and development, has the ability to assess and interpret age-related data, and is able to communicate based on age related issues.

The incumbent reports to the Chief CRNA/Chief Anesthesiologist aligned under Surgical Care ICC.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: