Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), Riverside (Full Time)

GRNA

Primary Location Riverside, California Facility Name Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Variable Salary $123.43 - $127.13 / year Job Number 1381206 Worker Location: Onsite Submit Interest

$25,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible

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 pre-operatively by interviewing and examining patient.
• Reviews chart for relevant information.
• In collaboration with MD 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 patients response to pre-medication.
• 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 post-operative 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:

• This is a full-time position, you will be required to work rotating weekends, holidays, and take call.

Primary Location: California, Riverside, Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B12|KPNAA|KPNAA Job Level: Entry Level Department: Riverside Med Center - Anesthesiology-Outpatient - 0806 Pay Range: $123.43 - $127.13 / year