CRNA opportunity in Los Angeles!
Qualifications: -Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools. -CRNA eligible and must achieve certification within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue employment.-Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. -Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. -Valid BCLS card. Valid ACLS and/or PALS card where required. -Valid and current California RN license. -New Graduate or experienced CRNA. -Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients. -CRNA 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. -Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Position Summary: Under the medical direction/supervision of an 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.Duties: -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. JCAHO, 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 patient 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 intra-operatively. -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. JCAHO, 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.Notes: Schedule varies, will work rotating weekends.