Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Los Angeles (Full Time)
$25,000 sign-on bonus eligible.
About the Role
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 is not 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.
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 (e.g., TJC, Title 22, Regional, and Department requirements).
- Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the 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.
- Evaluates patient’s response to pre-medication and communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of the 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 and evaluates operative and post-operative condition of the patient to maintain stability.
- Evaluates the patient 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.
- Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff, and other personnel.
- Performs other duties within the scope of licensure/certification as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools.
- Registered Nurse License (California).
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- National Provider Identifier.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist National Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above the minimum requirements. These may include experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age groups. Additional skills in charting and documentation, knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal maturity, communication, and education and staff development are preferred.
Schedule
- Working variable shifts.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Workdays: Sunday through Saturday.
- Shift: Variable (12:01 AM – 11:59 PM).
Pay
$123.43 - $134.86 per hour. Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market-competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel
Yes, 10% of the time.