Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – Syracuse, NY

CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST – SYRACUSE, NY

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON BID AWARD

LOCATION

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

800 IRVING AVENUE

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13210

* Citizenship: U. S. Citizenship Required
* Clearance Requirements: National Agency Check with Fingerprints (Tier 1
Background
* Investigation - Standard Form 85).
* Type of Employment: 40 hours per week.
* Period of Performance: Base Year, plus four (4) Option Years.
* Total Compensation: $180.00 per hour.
* Type of Employment: Independent Contractor (1099)

Summary of Services

The nine (9) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) will support a
variety of surgical specialties and procedural areas, including the operating
room, endoscopy, interventional radiology, pain management, and other locations
where anesthesia services are required. The CRNA participates in
multidisciplinary patient care, quality improvement initiatives, performance
improvement activities, infection prevention efforts, and ongoing professional
education to promote exceptional clinical outcomes and enhance the Veteran
patient experience.

Working Hours

The nine (9) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' schedule will be such that
six (6) CRNAs will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with the
remaining three (3) CRNAs working weekends and holidays. Evening and nighttime
on-call services/call-backs will be provided to ensure 24x7 coverage for the
Syracuse VA Medical Center outside regular business hours.

* CRNA Onsite -  8:00 AM to 4:40 PM - Weekdays
* CRNA On-Call Weekdays/Evenings - 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM Rotating, Federal
Holidays
* CRNA On-Call Weekdays  Friday 4:00 PM to Monday 8:00 AM Rotating, Federal
Holidays

Mandatory Qualifications

* Hold a Master's Degree in Nursing.
* Hold national certification through the American Association of Nurse
Anesthesiology (AANA).
* Hold a current certification or licensure, as appropriate, in any State,
Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
* Certified by the National Board of Certification for Nurse Anesthetists
(NBCNA).
* Currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
* Currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
* Skill in conducting and managing anesthesia for a broad range of complex
surgical procedures.
* CRNA's must be able to adapt/modify anesthesia techniques to optimize patient
care.
* Ability to complete work assignments selected to add depth and breadth to
their technical knowledge and skill competence.
* Work assignments will vary depending on the progressive acuity required for
anesthesia care.
* Ability to respond to emergency situations by providing airway management,
administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced
cardiac life support techniques in order to perform necessary resuscitation
procedures.
* Ability to effectively blend technology, skills, and competency for the
advancement of anesthesia techniques, pharmacology, and equipment.
* Ability to apply new developments and theories to develop and demonstrate the
ability to recognize and solve various complex anesthesia situations.
* Ability to practice nurse anesthesia with colleagues and peers in a team
concept of anesthesia care and blend management skills with technical
experience.
* Ability to recognize clinical and technical aspects of anesthesia care and
has in-depth knowledge of anesthesia methods and techniques for the practice
of anesthesia.
* Ability to participate in patient care audit processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Performing a comprehensive history and physical.
* Conducting a pre-anesthesia evaluation.
* Obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
* Developing and initiating a patient-specific plan of care.
* Selecting, ordering, and administering drugs and controlled substances.
* Selecting and inserting invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities.
* Providing acute, chronic, and interventional pain management services, as
well as critical care and resuscitation services
* Order and evaluate diagnostic tests; request consultations; and perform
point-of-care testing.
* Plan and initiate anesthetic techniques, including general, regional, local,
and sedation.
* Anesthetic techniques may include ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and other
technologies for diagnosis and care delivery.
* Improve patient safety and comfort.
* Respond to emergency situations using airway management and other techniques
* Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia
* Provide post-anesthesia care, including medication management.
* Conduct a post-anesthesia evaluation and discharge from the post-anesthesia
care area or facility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

* Competitive Compensation package
* Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
* Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 company based in the USA that provides
medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal
government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers
competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at
www. fidelitypartners. org [http://www. fidelitypartners. org/] or call us at (210)
822-4005 or Join our Team
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religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws.