Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), South Bay/Harbor City (Full Time)

$25,000 sign-on bonus eligible.

About the role

Under the medical supervision of a physician 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

• Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s 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 the patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
• In collaboration with MD, 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.
• Communicates with surgeon and physician 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 patient postoperatively (within 24 hours).
• 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.
• May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required.
• Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs, and Anesthesia TECHs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools by date of hire.
• Registered Nurse License (California).
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) within 5 months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association.
• New Graduate experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
• GRNAs 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 required in charting and documentation, knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal maturity, communication, and education and staff development.

Preferred Qualifications

• General and Regional administration.
• Deep sedation.
• Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Use of all Anesthesia-related equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a team player.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 40 scheduled weekly hours.
• Variable shift: Monday through Sunday.
• Working hours: 12:01 AM – 11:59 PM.

Pay

$123.43 - $127.13 per hour ($256,794 - $264,430 per year). 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.

Work Setting

• Onsite at South Bay Medical Center, Harbor City, California.
• No travel required.