Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• These Certified Nurse Anesthetists (APN) are located in the Surgical service line within in the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island
• The positions are full time position
• 40 hours a week
• Certified Nurse Anesthetist (APN) provides perioperative anesthetic care to patients presenting for Surgery
• The CRNA works in collaboration with other members of the health care team to improve the quality of care delivered to the Veteran - and provides appropriate care for veterans ranging in age from 18 through geriatric years - taking into consideration diagnosis and physical - psychosocial - spiritual and cultural needs
• Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for perioperative assessment - evaluation - planning and conduct f an appropriate anesthetic tailored to meet the needs of the surgical patient
• Responsible for assuring safe recovery from anesthesia and provide pain treatment in the immediate postoperative period
• Accountable for adhering to established policies - standards of care and standards of practice while providing care to surgical patients
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties
• Routinely communicates with Physicians - Managers and other Allied Health Professional staff using sound interpersonal skills
• 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: Full time
• schedule to be discussed during interview process
• Compressed/Flexible: Authorized
• Telework: Not Authorized.Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
• Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service
• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS - which closes on September 21 -2025
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 4/8/2025 with subsequent reviews every other week as additional vacancies occur - or on an as-needed basis - until positions are filled
• Please see the \"What To Expect Next\" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement
• This position is eligible for coverage by a Bargaining Unit - but is not currently represented
• This position is covered by a special rate
• Narrative responses to the knowledge - skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment
• This position will be posted via two announcements for two different occupational series which can be considered to fill this vacancy
• Qualified applicants from both announcements will be referred to the service for consideration but only one of the announcements will result in an applicant filling the position
• The other job announcement for this vacancy is: Medical Officer (Staff Anesthesiologist) vacancy number: 12570931