Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Los Angeles, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
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Los Angeles, United States

1 week ago

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Description

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 preoperatively by interviewing and examining patient.
  • Reviews chart for relevant information.
  • In collaboration with MD selects anesthetic for patient based on preoperative 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 preoperative examination.
  • Evaluates patients response to premedication.
  • 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 postoperative 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 5 months of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association

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 equipments, communication skills and a team player.

Notes:


  • Rotating schedule variable days, shifts, hours; weekends included.

PrimaryLocation :
California,Los Angeles,West Los Angeles 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 :
West LA Medical Center - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0806


Travel :
No
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