The Anesthesiology Service of the New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The CRNA will provide anesthesia and anesthesia-related services as a part of an Anesthesia Care Team under the medical supervision of a Staff Anesthesiologist. The CRNA enjoy a variety of cases and procedures as all specialties are represented. There are no transplant, no OB, and no trauma cases. We have a congenial, supportive team-oriented group that encourages autonomy and furthering skills as well.

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The Anesthesiology Service of the New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).The CRNA will provide anesthesia and anesthesia-related services as a part of an Anesthesia Care Team under the medical supervision of a Staff Anesthesiologist. The CRNA enjoy a variety of cases and procedures as all specialties are represented. There are no transplant, no OB, and no trauma cases. We have a congenial, supportive team-oriented group that encourages autonomy and furthering skills as well.

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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:  6:30 am - 3:00 pm/6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Telework:  Not available
Virtual:  This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:  May be authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:  Not required

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
 
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
 
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
 
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
 
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
 
• Subject to background/security investigation.
 
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
 
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
 
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
 
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

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.  In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
 
• Graduate of 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: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.  OR  The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6)  OR  In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for 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.
 
• 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 and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA. The appointing official may waive this requirement if the nurse anesthetist is to serve in a country other than the United States and has registration in that country (e.g. Philippines).
 
• Certification: 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 for another 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. Recent Graduates: A graduate nurse anesthetist who has applied to take the national Certification Examination and has been declared Certification Eligible may be given a temporary appointment for a period not to exceed one year as a graduate nurse anesthetist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. ? 7405(a)(1)(D). The graduate nurse anesthetist must take the national Certification Examination at the earliest available date following the date of their temporary appointment.

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For more information and consideration, please send your CV to Matthew Corrales at matthew.corrales@va.gov