Summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) Anesthesiology Service is seeking qualified applicants to join our team!

Duties

• The Pre-anesthesia Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) practices in the Perioperative setting to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The Pre-anesthesia provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• The APN is responsible for providing comprehensive preoperative evaluations and optimization of patients scheduled for surgery to minimize cancellations and complications
• This role functions collaboratively with surgeons - anesthesiologists - and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients are medically optimized prior to surgical procedures
• The APN provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• The APN practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The APN has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• Duties include but not limited to the following: Pre-anesthesia Assessment and Optimization: Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments for surgical patients in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists
• Develop and implement evidence-based plans to optimize patients' health status prior to surgery - aiming to reduce the risk of surgical cancellations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests - such as laboratory studies and imaging - as necessary to guide pre-anesthesia optimization
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Patient Education and Counseling: Provide patients and their families with education and counseling regarding the surgical procedure - anesthesia options - and postoperative care
• Address patient concerns and questions - ensuring informed consent and patient satisfaction
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with surgeons - anesthesiologists - and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth perioperative transitions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to discuss complex patient cases and develop collaborative care plans
• Maintain clear and timely communication with referring providers and primary care teams regarding patient status and care plans
• Quality Improvement and Safety: Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing surgical cancellations and enhancing patient outcomes
• Adhere to established protocols and guidelines to ensure patient safety and quality of care
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical pathways
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments - plans - and interventions in the electronic health record system
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements for documentation and record keeping
• Professional Development and Education: Maintain current knowledge of best practices in pre-anesthesia care through ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Participate in the education and mentoring of nursing staff - medical students - and residents as appropriate
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgical Service or designee to support the mission and goals of the Raymond G
• Murphey VA Health Care System
• 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: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized