Onsite Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for the Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX Job Purpose: The renowned VA Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to be responsible for providing a complete range of anesthesia care including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, in compliance with national Joint Commission accreditation standards for a diverse Veteran population. The contracted CRNA will be accountable to the Chief CRNA or delegate to provide the most effective delivery of quality anesthetic care and a broad range of situations throughout the medical center while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The CRNA functions as a
cooperative and collegial team member with the entire staff.
Hours for Service/Shifts:8 Hour Tour of Duty daily:
Day hours: 6.45am - 3.15pm
Evening hours: 11.00pm 7.30am 10 Hour Tour of Duty daily:
Day hours: 6.45am 5.15pm
Evening hours: 11.00pm 9.30pm
12 Hour Tour of Duty:
Day hours: 6.45am 7.15pm
Evening Hour: 7.15pm 6.45am
Duration of Services:
1 year
07/01 30/2025
Location:
Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX
Salary Range:
$228,800.00 - $249,600.00 per annum
Background, Skills and Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree.
National Certification for APRNs
Special skills and qualifications:The experience required should be within last 12 months with no gaps in employment more than four (4) months. Minimum Two years (2) experience as a CRNA
- Personnel shall be graduates of a professional, accredited nursing school approved by the
appropriate state-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting
bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant and must meet the basic
requirement established by VA Handbook 5005/37 Part II Appendix G7
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC),
an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing located at 61
Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006. Additional
information may be obtained from the NLNAC website; or
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an
accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
(AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelor s and master s degree
programs and is located at One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 530,
Washington, DC 20036. Additional information may be obtained from
the CCNE website.
In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing,
possession of a current, full and unrestricted registration (see basic
requirement in subparagraph c below) and the possession of a
Certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
Schools (CGFNS) will meet the requirement of graduation from an
approved school of professional nursing.
Graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) at the time the program was
completed by the applicant. The AANA has compiled current listings of approved
training institutions, which are published annually in the December issue of the American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal. The American Hospital Association in their
Guide to the Health Care Field also publishes listings of approved training institutions
annually in August. . - Certification: On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council of Certification of
Nurse Anesthetists is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to
non-certified nurse anesthetists employed by VA as a nurse anesthetist prior to May 4,
1993 and continuously thereafter. Any nurse anesthetist, who leaves VA employment or
vacates the nurse anesthetist occupation for another VA position, must meet the current
requirement of certification for reappointment as a nurse anesthetist. The CCNA and the
Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists have designated the AANA's web site as a display agent for their information. (2) Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetist's requirements as a condition of employment.
5. Nurse Anesthetists will maintain recertification by meeting the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists requirements as a condition of employment.
6.6.
The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review/approval by the VA
COS or designee.
current license, - Current full active and unrestricted licensure as a graduate professional nurse in a State,
Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. The nurse anesthetist must maintain a current, full, active and unrestricted registration to
continue employment with VA State license to practice nursing - Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency
- Candidates must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
- Possess certification of Standard Infection Control Measures Immunizations for PPD, Measles, Mumps
- NPI and DEA numbers
- Proof of Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance
Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient care environment.
The CRNA will translate the principles of professional nurse anesthesia practice into
appropriate patient care by performing the following tasks: - General Areas of Responsibility:Performs pre-anesthetic evaluations,
collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to prepare the anesthesia plan,
delivers all forms of anesthesia, and provides intra- and post-operative
anesthesia care to patients. - As part of the Code Blue Team, provides emergency airway and resuscitation management throughout the facility and establishes effective working relationships with all levels of staff throughout the MEDVAMC.
- Routine Professional Duties: The CRNA:
Translates the principles of anesthesia practice into appropriate patient - Perform the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including the
collection of preoperative consults and data, performs a patient
evaluation and examination from which an appropriate anesthetic plan
is formulated. - Communicate the anesthetic risks, benefits, and alternatives to the
- Prepares the patient, operating room and/or procedural area for the
administration of anesthesia. - Administer inhalation, regional, intravenous, local, and/or topical
anesthetics with continuous evaluations of the patient s physical status
and response to anesthesia. - Performs post-anesthetic management of patients to optimize the
recovery from anesthesia and minimize pain. - Ensures timely and accurate anesthetic record charting and anesthesia
service documentation. - Provides patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and
advancements in the profession while working effectively in an
interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services and patient - Practices with colleagues and peers utilizing a collaborative team
concept of anesthesia care while demonstrating effective
communication skills and professional behaviors that promote
cooperation and interdisciplinary teamwork. This includes guiding and
training doctoral level anesthesia students and medical students from
Baylor College of Medicine and UT Health Science Center Houston. - Demonstrates skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad
range of surgical procedures and the ability to adapt and modify
anesthesia techniques in order to optimize patient care. - Demonstrates the ability to perform the clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and
- Effectively blends technology, skills, and competency for the
advancement of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment. - Applies new developments and theories to recognize and solve various
complex anesthesia situations. - Emergency Dutie s: Respond to emergency situations by providing
airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications,
and using appropriate resuscitation procedures for patient care. - Emergency treatment directed by patients request as noted in the
Advanced Directives listed in VISTA. - Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical
- The contract nurse anesthetist shall complete and document all assessments accurately
and within assigned timeframes. - The contract CRNA assigned shall be physically able to carry out measures under the
Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB), which includes
prevention techniques, basic self-defense, and the ability to perform a therapeutic
containment to provide care in the Acute Medical/Mental Health units. - The contract nurse anesthetist shall, at all times, conduct themselves in a professional
manner treating patient/residents, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner. Sustained
allegations of patient/resident or coworker abuse, both verbally or physically, will result
in immediate removal from MEDVAMC, and will also be reported to the Contracting . click apply for full job details