Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - (Full - Time Position)

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 about anesthesia risks and procedures.
• Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc.
• 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.
• Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.
• 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.
• Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order.
• Charts details of procedures done on progress notes.

Requirements

N/A

Qualifications

• 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 from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Skills

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.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$243700 - $315370 / year

Schedule

Variable