Chief Nurse Anesthetist
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
Uses a research-based framework to create an effective plan of care. Demonstrates clinical excellence in management of population groups. Must have the ability to perform long and short-term planning goals for their anesthesia department. Ability to perform scheduling and supervise staff, students, or ancillary personnel to include conducting performance evaluations in order to effectively execute responsibilities. Knowledge to accept substantial and continuing responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling an integrated program. Ability to serve on committee meetings, departmental reviews, problem-focused studies, problem solving, interventions, and process oversight in order to justify program goals and motivate assigned personnel. Skill in design and management of budget and cost benefit analysis in order to ensure optimal stewardship of resources. Ability to exercise independent judgement, perform tasks of unusual difficulty along special technical, supervisory, or administrative lines. These practitioners may develop protocols of anesthesia practice. Ability to provide leadership in the application of the nursing process to patient care, organization processes and /or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level. Knowledge to participate in the audit of anesthesia care, recommending changes where indicated. Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, regional, state, or national level. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with other services. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday (8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m.) Financial Discloser Report:
Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Nurse Anesthetists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education:
(1) A masters in nursing from a school of professional nursing 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:
(a) 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 Web site; or (b) 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 Web site. (c) 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. (2) 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. Registration:
Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth(i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia. The nurse anesthetist must maintain a current, full, active andunrestricted registration to continue employment with VA. The appointing official may waive this requirement if the nurse anesthetistis to serve in a country other than the United States and has registration in that country (e.g. Philippines). Certification:
(1) On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council on 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 foranother VA position must meet the current requirement of certification for re-appointment 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. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Preferred
Experience:
VA Certified registered nurse at least 2 years of experience; Complex surgery anesthesia experience; Pre op Anesthesia experience; Professional behaviors and strong interpersonal skills. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Grades will be determined by a Professional Standards Board. Nurse IV:
At this level, emphasis is placed on strategic planning and administrative/managerial responsibilities. The Chief Nurse Anesthetist /Administrative Nurse Anesthetist makes recommendations that may significantly affect the content, interpretation, or development of VA policies or programs concerning critical matters or major issues within the anesthesia arena. They are assigned positions/studies where limited guidance exists as to the method of evaluation for the potential experience identified or, where possible, new experiences need to be identified. Regularly provides anesthesia care in unusually extensive and complex surgical procedures that are of prolonged duration and involve high-risk patients, including development of individualized programs of post-op anesthesia care. A specific assigned Chief Nurse Anesthetist/Administrative Nurse Anesthetist may be a first line supervisor and/or have administrative responsibility for anesthesia staff. Individuals assigned to this level generally require approximately 5 years of progressively responsible leadership assignments in clinical, administrative, educational and/or research related to nurse anesthesia practice. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Nurse Anesthetists at this level must have the ability to perform long and short-term planning goals for their anesthesia department. Chief Nurse Anesthetist /Administrative Nurse Anesthetist functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Ability to perform scheduling and supervise staff, students, or ancillary personnel to include conducting performance evaluations in order to effectively execute responsibilities. b. Knowledge to accept substantial and continuing responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling an integrated program. c. Ability to serve on committee meetings, departmental reviews, problem-focused studies, problem solving, interventions, and process oversight in order to justify program goals and motivate assigned personnel. d. Skill in design and management of budget and cost benefit analysis in order to ensure optimal stewardship of resources. e. Ability to exercise independent judgment, perform tasks of unusual difficulty along special technical, supervisory, or administrative lines. These practitioners may develop protocols of anesthesia practice. f. Ability to provide analytical techniques and problem solving related to drug interaction and pathological changes during the anesthesia course. g. Ability to provide leadership in the application of the nursing process to patient care, organization processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level. h. Knowledge to participate in the audit of anesthesia care, recommending changes where indicated. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/37 AUGUST 24, 2010 PART II APPENDIX G7 The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-0605-04. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the VN-0605-04 grade. Physical Requirements:
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers & both hands; walking & standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 & to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception & ability to distinguish basic colors & shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Uses a research-based framework to create an effective plan of care. Demonstrates clinical excellence in management of population groups. Must have the ability to perform long and short-term planning goals for their anesthesia department. Ability to perform scheduling and supervise staff, students, or ancillary personnel to include conducting performance evaluations in order to effectively execute responsibilities. Knowledge to accept substantial and continuing responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling an integrated program. Ability to serve on committee meetings, departmental reviews, problem-focused studies, problem solving, interventions, and process oversight in order to justify program goals and motivate assigned personnel. Skill in design and management of budget and cost benefit analysis in order to ensure optimal stewardship of resources. Ability to exercise independent judgement, perform tasks of unusual difficulty along special technical, supervisory, or administrative lines. These practitioners may develop protocols of anesthesia practice. Ability to provide leadership in the application of the nursing process to patient care, organization processes and /or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level. Knowledge to participate in the audit of anesthesia care, recommending changes where indicated. Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, regional, state, or national level. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with other services. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday (8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m.) Financial Discloser Report:
Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Nurse Anesthetists must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education:
(1) A masters in nursing from a school of professional nursing 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:
(a) 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 Web site; or (b) 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 Web site. (c) 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. (2) 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. Registration:
Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth(i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or the District of Columbia. The nurse anesthetist must maintain a current, full, active andunrestricted registration to continue employment with VA. The appointing official may waive this requirement if the nurse anesthetistis to serve in a country other than the United States and has registration in that country (e.g. Philippines). Certification:
(1) On and after May 4, 1993, certification by the Council on 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 foranother VA position must meet the current requirement of certification for re-appointment 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. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Preferred
Experience:
VA Certified registered nurse at least 2 years of experience; Complex surgery anesthesia experience; Pre op Anesthesia experience; Professional behaviors and strong interpersonal skills. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates. Grades will be determined by a Professional Standards Board. Nurse IV:
At this level, emphasis is placed on strategic planning and administrative/managerial responsibilities. The Chief Nurse Anesthetist /Administrative Nurse Anesthetist makes recommendations that may significantly affect the content, interpretation, or development of VA policies or programs concerning critical matters or major issues within the anesthesia arena. They are assigned positions/studies where limited guidance exists as to the method of evaluation for the potential experience identified or, where possible, new experiences need to be identified. Regularly provides anesthesia care in unusually extensive and complex surgical procedures that are of prolonged duration and involve high-risk patients, including development of individualized programs of post-op anesthesia care. A specific assigned Chief Nurse Anesthetist/Administrative Nurse Anesthetist may be a first line supervisor and/or have administrative responsibility for anesthesia staff. Individuals assigned to this level generally require approximately 5 years of progressively responsible leadership assignments in clinical, administrative, educational and/or research related to nurse anesthesia practice. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Nurse Anesthetists at this level must have the ability to perform long and short-term planning goals for their anesthesia department. Chief Nurse Anesthetist /Administrative Nurse Anesthetist functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Ability to perform scheduling and supervise staff, students, or ancillary personnel to include conducting performance evaluations in order to effectively execute responsibilities. b. Knowledge to accept substantial and continuing responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling an integrated program. c. Ability to serve on committee meetings, departmental reviews, problem-focused studies, problem solving, interventions, and process oversight in order to justify program goals and motivate assigned personnel. d. Skill in design and management of budget and cost benefit analysis in order to ensure optimal stewardship of resources. e. Ability to exercise independent judgment, perform tasks of unusual difficulty along special technical, supervisory, or administrative lines. These practitioners may develop protocols of anesthesia practice. f. Ability to provide analytical techniques and problem solving related to drug interaction and pathological changes during the anesthesia course. g. Ability to provide leadership in the application of the nursing process to patient care, organization processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level. h. Knowledge to participate in the audit of anesthesia care, recommending changes where indicated. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/37 AUGUST 24, 2010 PART II APPENDIX G7 The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-0605-04. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the VN-0605-04 grade. Physical Requirements:
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers & both hands; walking & standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 & to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception & ability to distinguish basic colors & shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
- Department:
0605 Nurse Anesthetist (Title 38) - Salary Range:
$170,313 to $219,200 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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