Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Per Diem T3
Company: Kaiser
Location: Rowland Heights
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the medical 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 w/
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 Functions:
- 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 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 patient's 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.Basic Qualifications:Experience--- Experience in
anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and
fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group
patients.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--- 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.--- CRNA eligible and must achieve certification
within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue
employment.--- Valid BCLS card (American Heart Association).---
Valid ACLS (American Heart Association).--- Valid PALS card where
required.--- Valid and current California RN license (Department
Consumer Affairs).--- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- - -Additional Requirements:--- CRNA's 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. - -Notes:
Keywords: Kaiser, Rowland Heights , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Per Diem T3, Other , Rowland Heights, California
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