VA Providence Healthcare System
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (APN) provides perioperative anesthetic care to patients presenting for Surgery.
Providence,RI
CRNAFull TimeContact for pay rateW-2Posted: 8/12/25Updated: 8/25/25Ref:0003280
Contact:
Lynn Carmody
(774) 826-1180
lynn.carmody@va.gov
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Providence Healthcare System, provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, oncology, prescriptions, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dermatology, treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, and more. These Certified Nurse Anesthetists (APN) are located in the Surgical service line within in the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island. The positions are full time position; 40 hours a week. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (APN) provides perioperative anesthetic care to patients presenting for Surgery. The CRNA works in collaboration with other members of the health care team to improve the quality of care delivered to the Veteran and provides appropriate care for veterans ranging in age from 18 through geriatric years, taking into consideration diagnosis and physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. Duties include but not limited to:
  • Responsible for perioperative assessment, evaluation, planning and conduct f an appropriate anesthetic tailored to meet the needs of the surgical patient.
  • Responsible for assuring safe recovery from anesthesia and provide pain treatment in the immediate postoperative period.
  • Accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice while providing care to surgical patients.
  • Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties.
  • Routinely communicates with Physicians, Managers and other Allied Health Professional staff using sound interpersonal skills. 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: Full time; schedule to be discussed during interview process. Compressed/Flexible: Authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/EDRP.pdf. Contact, visn1edrpsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance regarding this program. For full job details and to apply, visit USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/834064000 Why live in Providence, Rhode Island? Ranked #105 in Best Places to Live and #47 in Best Places to Retire by US News & World Report, Providence, RI is a culturally diverse metro area home to young professionals and artists, characterized by a quaint New England vibe. The city has a budding economy fueled by the health care, education, tourism and financial sectors. Providence's renaissance is now evident throughout the metro area, from the carefully restored urban landscape of downtown to the hip coffee shops and thriving community gardens of the trendy West End. In more recent years, this renaissance has helped foster an exceptional culinary scene, numerous arts venues and thoughtfully planned urban spaces throughout the city center. Factor in the presence of top-notch institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, as well as a proximity to some of New England's most beautiful beaches, and you'll see what makes Providence an appealing place to live. Close-knit communities in the metro area's various neighborhoods - whether it's the artsy 20- and 30-somethings of the West Side, the families of the East Side or the students on College Hill - are just some of many reasons folks find it easy to call Providence home. The United States government does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.