Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), Panorama City (Full Time)

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 is not limited to: airway management; maintenance of fluid balance and homeostasis; monitoring; response to emergencies related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and management of patients on ventilators.

Sign-On Bonus

$25,000 sign-on bonus eligible

Essential Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must work within an anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs and anesthesia techs.

Experience

No specific experience required; must be new graduate with 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 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 equipment, communication skills and a team player.
• Recent OB experience with placement of spinal and epidural anesthesia.

Notes

• Requires travel to Santa Clarita MOB Outpatient Surgery site, standby shift.

Pay Range

$256,746.88 - $264,434.56 per year.

Benefits

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market‑competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. Actual base pay will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.