CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Aptive Resources is seeking a highly qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive onsite Clinic and Surgical anesthesiology services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role requires delivering high-quality anesthesia care that meets or exceeds national standards as established by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Guidelines.

• Administer anesthesia to patients undergoing various surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedic (including joint replacement), plastic, ENT, urologic, podiatric, minor vascular, gynecology, endoscopy, dental/oral, and ophthalmologic operations.
• Provide anesthesia coverage for patients in the surgical intensive care unit, short stay unit, and acute and chronic pain management services.
• Perform diagnostic transesophageal echocardiography for medical and surgical patients.
• Manage emergency airway situations and provide consultative services at the bedside for non-ambulatory patients and in the clinic setting for ambulatory patients.
• Ensure anesthesia services are delivered according to the standards of care within a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility.

• Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. No history of license restriction, suspension, revocation, voluntary revocation, or voluntary surrender pending action. Including active and unrestricted DEA. 
• Certification: Board Certified/Board Eligible CRNA by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
• Experience: Technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government’s requirements. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Credentialing and Privileging: Compliance with VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21. Must obtain approval by the Facility Medical Executive Board and Medical Center Director before providing services.
• Continuing Education: Maintain up-to-date continuing education courses as required for certification. Provide documentation verifying current certification annually.
• Training: Completion of all VA educational and mandatory course requirements, including ACLS, BLS, EHR, and any other training as required by the VA.

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Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.