Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1 month ago


Downey, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

**Job Summary**:
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 not be 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.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
- 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 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.
- Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
- Evaluates patients 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 patients 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.
- 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.
- Note: Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs and Anesthesia TECHs.

**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 by date of hire.

License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) within five (5) months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
- Basic Life Support required at hire.

**Additional Requirements**:

- 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 are 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's, communication skills and a team player.

PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Variable

Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B12|KPNAA|KPNAA

Job Level : Entry Level

Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners

Department : Downey Medical Center - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0806

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time


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