The Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner's (NP) role is patient optimization and risk stratification in preparation for surgery. This is accomplished by chart review, obtaining a history and physical exam, performing an anesthetic risk assessment, and making adjustments in their medical plan of care. This position is open to current, permanent Asheville VA Medical Center employees only. -Most recent, non-award SF-50 is required to be submitted at the time application is submitted

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Anesthesia Nurse Practitioner is under the supervision of the Chief of Anesthesiology and the Chief of Surgery. An anesthesiologist is available by phone at all times for consultation. Provides leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level. Ethics: Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff, including initiating and participating in ethics consultations. Resource Utilization: Manages program resources (financial, human, material, or informational) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care. The Nurse Practitioner must communicate effectively with healthcare providers, nursing, therapists, social workers, clerical staff, patients, and their families. They will also assist with research activities of the Surgical Service and participate on committees/workgroups and in the education and training of allied health students. They will make recommendations regarding the patient's suitability for surgery and formulate a tentative anesthetic plan. The NP will serve as a consultant for the anesthesia service for complex patients who require optimizations/evaluation prior to being scheduled for surgery. They will work in collaboration with the anesthesiologist, CRNA staff, primary care physicians, surgical and medical specialists, and other health care professionals to promote the highest quality of perioperative patient care Work Schedule: Permanent, Full Time Telework: Authorized (Work schedule will be discussed with Supervisor) Virtual: This is NOT a Remote or Virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive has not been approved for this position.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License and Certification: License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians. Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required licensure and/or certification, may be appointed at the entry step of the Nurse II, as a Graduate Nurse Technician - Nurse Practitioner on a temporary appointment up to any period not-to-exceed one year and a day under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2)(B). Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice. Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program, presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care. Leadership. Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care. Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice. Professionalism/Collegiality. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position is mostly sedentary, typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there are times that may require walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items like papers or books. You may be required to assist patients in wheelchairs and pushing equipment to other areas of the hospital. Must be able to help transfer patients if needed.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Charles George VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 US
• Name: Priscilla Brown
• Phone: (202) 676-6960
• Email: priscilla.brown2@va.gov