Description

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• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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• Administer anesthesia care in accordance with state licensure, federal regulations, and VA policies.
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• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations, formulate anesthesia plans, administer anesthesia (general, regional, monitored anesthesia care), and manage patient recovery.
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• Ensure compliance with the Joint Commission standards and applicable professional guidelines.
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• Deliver services in multiple departments, including but not limited to: general surgery, cardiac surgery, orthopedics, gastrointestinal procedures, urology, and outpatient surgical units.
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• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and clinical rounds when required.
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• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the VA's electronic health record system (CPRS/Vista).
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• Adhere to MEDVAMC scheduling policies, including rotating shifts, night/weekend coverage, and holiday assignments, as required.

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Candidate Details

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5+ to 7 years experience
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Seniority Level - Other
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Management Experience Required - No
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Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Willingness to Travel - Never
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Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered RN Risk and Compliance Manager Arizona state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Registered Nurse program
• One year of work experience as RN Risk and Compliance Manager
• One year of EMR experience
• Master's degree preferred (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA).
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare risk management, compliance, or quality improvement.
• Experience in a hospital, ambulatory care, or long-term care setting preferred.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with risk management and compliance software.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional on-site audits or investigations.
• May involve long hours during audits or incident response.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

Responsibilities:

Risk Management

• Identify and assess potential clinical and operational risks.
• Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and patient complaints.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) and failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA).
• Collaborate with legal counsel on liability and malpractice claims.
• Maintain incident reporting systems and analyze trends to develop risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance

• Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local healthcare regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, HIPAA, OSHA).
• Lead compliance training programs for staff.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations.

Quality and Safety

• Support accreditation efforts (e.g., The Joint Commission).
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to improve care outcomes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain thorough documentation of all compliance activities.
• Prepare and present regular risk and compliance reports to leadership