Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (32 Hours Per Week)

About the role

Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients and their families regarding anesthesia risks and procedures.
• Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc.
• Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of procedures performed and patients conditions.
• Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order.
• Monitors patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
• Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions.
• Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
• Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
• Demonstrated track record of following the precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.

Skills

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
• Ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
• Track record of following precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
• Interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.

Benefits

Kaiser Permanente offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Pay

$194,960 - $252,296 per year

Schedule

Variable