Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (All Southern CA Locations)

Specialties: CRNA Locations Hiring: All Northern California locations Shifts Available: Various - Flexible Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – All Southern California Locations $25,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible! Job Summary: 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 with hospital and departmental standards of care. Such intervention may include, but is not 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: • 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., TJC, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements). • Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the 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 intraoperatively. • Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability. • Evaluates the patient 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., 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. 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. License, Certification, Registration: • Registered Nurse License (California) • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) • Advanced Cardiac Life Support • Basic Life Support • National Provider Identifier • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist National Certification Additional Requirements: • Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients. • 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. • 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: A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $221,985.92 - $276,692.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Relocation assistance • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Medical Specialty: • Anesthesiology Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Application Question(s): • Do you have a current and active Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification and a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California? • Have you graduated from an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools? • Do you have current certifications in both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)? • Do you have experience administering anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement across various age groups (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric)? • Are you comfortable and experienced in evaluating patients preoperatively and postoperatively, as well as responding to emergencies related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation? Work Location: In person