PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The James A. Haley VA Medical Center Anesthesiology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) - Education Coordinator. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.
Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications. United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen Education. A master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia. Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing anesthesia accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA) at the time the program was completed by the applicant. License. Active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) or equivalent, in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Certification. Must possess and maintain full and current board certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) or an equivalent Nurse Anesthetist certification recognized by the COA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons employed in the VHA in 0610 occupational series and an APN (CNA) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. In addition to the basic qualification requirements, the CNA IV grade level is based on a combination of education, experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certified Nurse Anesthetist IV: Experience Requirement: Four years of APN (CNA) progressively responsible assignments in clinical, administrative, education and/or research related to CNA practice, one of which is specialized experience equivalent to the APN (CNA) III grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have the ability to perform long and short-term planning goals for their anesthesia department. The APN (CNA), Educator Coordinator functions may include, but are not limited to, the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a clinical curriculum and provide feedback to students, faculty, and leadership in a timely fashion. Ability to provide mentorship regarding investigating, evaluating, and translating evolving research findings for implementation into clinical practice, quality improvement, policy development, system transformation and enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Ability to conduct, collaborate, and assist with approved research and scholarly projects that enhance students and providers' knowledge and expertise in the profession and the mission of VA. May chair or co-chair graduate level research and/or scholarly projects to assist students in meeting program requirements, which may include mentorship in research/scholarly project development, literature search/review and evaluation, approval processes, scholarly writing, implementation and completion/defense. Skill in investigating and advancing education related to current anesthesia practice for healthcare providers both within and outside the anesthesia specialty. Knowledge to implement educational strategies to meet changes clinically, academically, and professionally related to anesthesia. Ability to perform clinical and didactic teaching, in-service training for staff and facility continuing education to provide appropriate information to the population served. Ability to serve as interdepartmental liaison to incorporate multidisciplinary expertise in a comprehensive, integrated approach to care. Skill in providing guidance and assistance in unusually difficult or complex anesthetic management. Knowledge to provide support for preparation of an educational program's accreditation process (i.e., by the COA). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking and standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
The Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CNA) - Education Coordinator coordinates education within the Anesthesia Department. This will include, but is not limited to Phase I (non-clinical) and/or Phase II (clinical) for nurse anesthesia students or healthcare trainees who rotate through the VA Healthcare System; ongoing education for employed CNAs, and other training activities within the department. The CNA- Education Coordinator will have an academic appointment. The APN (CNA) Education Coordinator will be responsible for some administrative duties for day to day operations of the department. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing ongoing education for employed CNAs and other training activities within the department Responsible for preceptor training and orientation. Administrative and technical responsibilities for maintaining professional standards of practice in accordance with the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs. Developing and reviewing orientation programs, journal club, scheduling, counseling, and grading, monitoring cases, mentoring research and/or formal scholarly projects, preparing and teaching lectures, providing hands-on lab/simulation instruction, administrative support, coordinating with didactic instructors, and clinical anesthesia. Assisting and providing development opportunities for primary clinical instructors and other department members to maintain their skills and keep current with progressive technical knowledge. Demonstrating a commitment to in-service training for staff and facility continuing education to provide accurate information to the population served. Exemplifying the ICARE core values of - Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. 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: Monday - Friday; 6:45 am - 3:15 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized