Nurse Anesthetist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Leavenworth VA is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

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: M-F Days Callback will be shared equally with other Anesthesia staff.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized upon negotiation by selected applicant

EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The incumbent delivers comprehensive anesthesia care in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care areas for a diverse Veteran population. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs the pre-anesthetic patient history and physical, including collection of pre-operative consults and data.
• Formulates the anesthetic plan.
• Describes the anesthetic risks, benefits, and options to the patient.
• Administers inhalation, regional, intravenous, local and topical anesthetics.
• Continually evaluates the patient's physical status and response to anesthesia.
• Performs post-anesthetic management of patients.
• Responds to emergency situations by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and medications.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols related to anesthesia.