Crna
Company: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Under the medical supervision of an Anesthesiologist, administers
general and regional anesthesia for all types of surgical,
obstetrical and other procedures that require anesthesia services,
to patients of various age groups including: neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric in accordance with hospital and
departmental standards of care. Such intervention may include, but
not be limited to: airway management; maintenance of fluid balance;
homeostasis; monitoring; response to emergencies related to airway
management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and management of
patients on ventilators.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles
of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures
(i.e. TJC, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
- Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and
examining patient.
- Reviews chart for relevant information.
- In collaboration with the anesthesiologist selects anesthetic
for patient based on pre-operative examination.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical,
emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of
services to patients of each age group served: neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative
examination.
- Evaluates patient's response to pre-medication.
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding
special concerns of patient.
- Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure
safe operating condition.
- Prepares drugs for administration.
- Administers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical
privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof.
- Monitors the patient intraoperatively.
- Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and
takes necessary action to maintain stability.
- Evaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours).
- Precepts student nurse anesthetists.
- Maintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in
accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department
policies and procedures.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures
(i.e. TJC, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
- Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations
when interacting with public, patients, staff and other personnel.
- May perform other duties within scope of
licensure/certification as required.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A.
Education
- Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia
accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Programs and Schools.
License, Certification, Registration
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of
Registered Nursing. Must achieve certification within five (5)
months of date of program completion to continue employment.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or
Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Valid BCLS card
- Valid ACLS -
- Valid PALS card where required.
- Valid and current California RN license (Department Consumer
Affairs).
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23,
2007.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving
extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement
for various age group patients.
- CRNA's must demonstrate both technical/clinical and
professional skill and ability along with all related techniques
and procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the State
of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Additional skills are required in charting and documentation,
knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal
maturity communication, and education and staff development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which
are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in
the Minimum Qualifications section above.
- Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications
should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the
duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and
stated in non-prejudicial language.
Notes:
- Includes shifts at multiple Orange County campuses, including
Anaheim and Irvine medical centers
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center, Irvine , Crna, Healthcare , Irvine, California
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