CRNA | Anesthesiology | Albuquerque, NM

Position: CRNA | Anesthesiology Job | Albuquerque, NM
Job Description

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.

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Duties

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.

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:

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.

• 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

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…