Sr. CRNA
Company: University of California, Irvine
Location: Irvine
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the
prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked
among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World
Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known
for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and
anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has
more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's
located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant
communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer,
contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8
billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit
www.uci.edu.External candidates hired into the Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetist classification (Job Code 007865) (Job Posting
#88558) are eligible for a $20,000.00 sign-on bonus.Payment terms
will be $10,000.00 paid to active employee after completion of six
months of employment and the second payment of $10,000.00 will be
paid to active employee upon completion of one year
employment.Responsibilities:The Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist will perform all duties and tasks under the medical
direction of an anesthesiologist. The Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist may be assigned to the following shifts: 6:30 AM-7:00
PM; 9:00 AM-9:30 PM; 11:00 AM011:30 PM, including weekends and
holidays and to various ORs and specialties including OB as
needed.Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, perform safe
anesthesia care, consisting of the following: pre- operative
assessment, writing of appropriate pre-op orders as specified by
approved standard procedure, administration of all types of
anesthetic and techniques, patient monitoring intra-operatively,
provides for safe intra-op course and emergence and assists as
necessary in post-operative care.ACLS CertificationAANA
CertificationCalifornia RN and Nurse Anesthetist LicenseShifts,
including evenings, nights, weekends, call and holidaysKnowledge of
current nursing, anesthesia and critical care techniques as
evidenced by the following: Graduation from an accredited school of
nursingGraduation from an accredited school of nurse
anesthesiaValid California Registered Nurse licenseValid California
Nurse Anesthetist licenseCurrent certification by National Board of
Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
(NBCRNA)Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by the
American Heart AssociationSkill in performing pre-operative
assessment of surgical patients, including: Identification of
pre-existing disease entities and their potential impact upon
anesthesia care and plan through documentation of past medical
history, physical examination, laboratory tests, ECG and chest
X-rayUnderstanding interactions of pre-operative drug therapy with
proposed anesthetic plan and agents for all age groups
Identification of abnormalities on physical examination which pose
potential problems in anesthesia managementUnderstanding the
medical indications for delay of elective surgery and for
pre-operative specialty consultation Ability to explain the
proposed anesthetic technique, alternatives, risks and problems,
thus obtaining proper documented legal informed consent prior to
the administration of anesthesiaAbility to properly and completely
document significant information to form an anesthesia record of
pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative eventsSkill in
determining patient need and indication for various monitoring
modalities, including arterial lines and Swan Ganz pulmonary artery
cathetersAbility to safely insert venous and arterial monitoring
lines and devices under medical direction of anesthesiologist
Knowledge of pharmacology, dosage, side effects and
contraindications of all drugs currently employed in anesthesia
practice at UCISkill in performing all techniques of monitored,
regional and general anesthesia commonly employed at UCI for all
age categoriesSkill in identifying adverse effects of all
anesthesia techniques and in initiating emergency treatment while
informing the attending anesthesiologist responsible for the
anesthesia care of the patientKnowledge of cardiac, respiratory,
neuro, endocrine and renal physiology as these relate to
intra-operative events and managementSkill at recognizing airway
abnormalities and the associated anesthesia implicationsSkill in
airway management techniques, including safe insertion of nasal and
oral airways and performance of laryngoscopy and endotracheal
intubation for establishment and maintenance of surgical
procedureSkill in identifying the required safe level of
insensibility or narcosis for each individual patient and surgical
procedureAbility to recognize return of consciousness and reflexes
signaling safe emergence from anesthesia, transport of patient to
recovery room and informed report to qualified medical personnel
who will assume care of the patientAbility to recognize
post-operative complications of anesthesia, initiate emergency
treatment when indicated as directed by the attending
anesthesiologist, and document appropriatelyAbility to assist in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency situations by
recognizing cardiac arrest and shock, initiating CPR, airway
management techniques and insertion of monitoring lines under the
direction of an anesthesiologistAbility to perform selected
educational supervisory and administrative tasks, including
supervision of student anesthetists when assigned, and assessment
of orientation and progressQualifications:Required:Graduation from
an accredited school of nursingGraduation from ab accredited school
of nurse anesthesiaValid California Nurse Anesthetist licenseValid
California Registered Nurse licenseSpecial Conditions:Hours:
Shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, call and
holidays.Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed
below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even
more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick
and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number
of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to
learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.Conditions
of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to
provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI
community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an
offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of
employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the
United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug
Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some
of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific
requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy
may be reviewed by visiting the following page -
https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing
Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the
University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.For the University of
California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.We are
committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along
with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and
learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and
welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants
with disabilities upon request. For more information, please
contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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