Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)

CVP is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with anesthesia services at the Columbia VA Medical Center. This is a full-time position with opportunities for on-call, callback, holiday, and overtime hours.

• Provide direct anesthesia care to patients in accordance with the standards of care established by The Joint Commission, American Hospital Association, and VA requirements
• Work 8-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with potential on-call/after hours care until 7:00 a.m. the following day
• Perform critical care nursing to Intensive Care Unit patients
• Perform scrub and circulating duties in the Emergency Department and Operating Room
• Obtain patient history and pertinent family information
• Assess patient condition and plan appropriate nursing care
• Document plan of care and care given in patient's electronic medical record
• Verify transcription of physician's orders
• Carry out prescribed physician's orders and document in patient medical record
• Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate
• Reassess patient's condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problems
• Administer medications and Intravenous (IV) therapies
• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location on crash cart
• Assess and document patient response to administered medication
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications
• Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies
• Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures
• Operate defibrillator, EKG machines, cardiac monitor, and other emergency technical equipment
• Participate in discharge planning as appropriate
• Initiate life-saving measures in the absence of physicians
• Participate in quality improvement activities and meetings as required
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all policies regarding privacy and release of information

• U.S. citizenship required to undergo a Government-sponsored background investigation
• Master's or doctoral degree in nurse anesthesia from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA)
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license to practice as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• A minimum of one (1) year direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years; VA experience is desirable
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Understanding of medical terminology, hospital terminology, and clinical procedures

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
• Primary shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• On-call/after hours, overtime, and holiday coverage as needed

Location: Columbia VA Medical Center – 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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