Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), San Diego (Full Time)
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary: 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 Permanentes 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 patients 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 - - - - - - -
Registered Nurse License (California) - - - - - - - Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) - - - - - - - Advanced
Cardiac Life Support - - - - - - - Basic Life Support - - - - - - -
National Provider Identifier - - - - - - - Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetist National Certification -Additional Requirements:
- - - - - - - Experience in anesthesia for major procedures
involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte
replacement for various age group patients. - - - - - - - CRNAs
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.PrimaryLocation : California,San
Diego,Zion Medical CenterHoursPerWeek : 40Shift : VariableWorkdays
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunWorkingHoursStart : 12:01
AMWorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PMJob Schedule : Full-timeJob Type :
StandardEmployee Status : RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation :
B12-KPNAA-KPNAAJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse PractitionersDepartment : ZION MEDICAL
CENTER - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0806Travel : Yes, 75 % of the
TimeKaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to
a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Irvine , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), San Diego (Full Time), Other , San Diego, California
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