CRNA - Walnut Creek - Full-time
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary:Selectsand 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. Performs procedures outside of the OR, in accordance
with KP policies and procedures, established competency, and MD
order.Essential Responsibilities:Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic
evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or
other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults
with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.Reviews patients charts,
including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any
other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures,
contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KPs
policies and procedures and the departmental policy.Evaluates
patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control,
etc. Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented
thoroughly according to policies and standards.Explains tests,
procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as
indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as
requested and documents that the risks are explained to
patients.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. and evaluates
and manages the patient, according to departmental
policy.Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a
patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred
from the surgery suite. 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. Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as
pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.Keeps current
accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients
conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia
according to established standards.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.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions
on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the
right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such
positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are
generally implemented only after notice is given to affected
employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education 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. License,
Certification, Registration 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
Additional Requirements: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 ability to work in teams and have proven
communications and listening skills.Demonstrated knowledge of and
skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability
and change management.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management
Partnership environment.Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal
enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by
one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of
Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse
Anesthetists. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Primary Location:
California,Walnut Creek,Walnut Creek Hospital Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 40 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
Sun Working Hours Start: 07:15 AM Working Hours End: 03:45 PM Job
Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-03NUENon Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Walnut Creek Hospital
- Anesthesiology-Nurse Anesthes - 0206 Pay Range: $228100 - $295130
Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer
committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
any other protected status. Load More
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