Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), South Bay/Harbor City (Per Diem)

Job Summary:

Under the medical supervision of a physicianAnesthesiologist, 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
  
   

• Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
  
   

• Advanced Cardiac 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:

• Weekends required