Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Orange County - Per diem
Company: Kaiser
Location: Cypress
Posted on: March 19, 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.
--- Valid ACLS.
--- 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.
Job Schedule:
Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Keywords: Kaiser, Cypress , Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Orange County - Per diem, Healthcare , Cypress, California
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