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Job description
Job Summary:
nUnder 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 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.
nEssential Responsibilities:
nnnUpholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
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nnComplies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
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nnEvaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
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nnIn collaboration with the anesthesiologist selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
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nnDemonstrates 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.
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nnSelects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
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nnEvaluates patients response to pre-medication.
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nnCommunicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient.
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nnChecks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
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nnPrepares drugs for administration.
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nnAdministers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof.
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nnMonitors the patient intraoperatively.
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nnEvaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability.
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nnEvaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours).
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nnPrecepts student nurse anesthetists.
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nnMaintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines.
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nnMaintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department policies and procedures.
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nnComplies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
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nnEstablishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff and other personnel.
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nnMay perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required.
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n nBasic Qualifications:
nExperience
nnN/A.
n nEducation
nnGraduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools.
n nLicense, Certification, Registration
nnnRegistered Nurse License (California)
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nnCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California)
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nnNational Provider Identifier
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nnCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist National Certification
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nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
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nnBasic Life Support
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n nAdditional Requirements:
nnnExperience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
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nnSkills: CRNAs 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.
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nnAdditional skills are required in charting and documentation, knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal maturity communication, and education and staff development.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnA hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
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nnPlease keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
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n nNotes:
nnweekends required
n nCOMPANY: KAISER
nTITLE: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Bay/Harbor City (Per Diem)
nLOCATION: Harbor City, California
nREQNUMBER:
nExternal hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Worksite address
harbor city, CA, 90710, US
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