CRNA - Anesthesia
Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
5x8 hrs, Flexible

• 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.