CRNA - Anesthetist

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN license in Virginia
Current license to practice in specialty area (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-CRNA) in Virginia
Current CRNA certification by the National Board on Certification/Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN License in Virginia
Current license in Virginia to practice in specialty area (CRNA)
Complete 40 CEU's every 2 years
Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title

Experience REQUIRED:
None required

Experience PREFERRED:
Academic health care experience
One (1) year within the specialty practice area

Education/training REQUIRED:
Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program specific to area of practice
* * Applicants with current advanced practice licensure may be within one semester of graduation from obtaining an MSN Degree or higher, which must be completed within six months of hire to continue employment.

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Must possess knowledge of local, federal, and state laws and regulations, as well as The Joint Commission (TJC) standards related to the position's primary objectives, and demonstrate aptitude for compliance with VCUHS policies, procedures, and customer service philosophy.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Work all shifts

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities include walking (distance), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, ability to adapt to frequent change

This description applies across various needs within the United States of America.

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