Nurse Anesthetist

Description Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Nurse Anesthetist (NA) will perform safe anesthesia care, including: Pre-operative assessment and documentation Writing appropriate pre-op orders as per approved procedures Administration of various anesthetic techniques Patient monitoring intra-operatively Managing intra-op course and emergence Assisting in post-operative care Work involves assigned shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, totaling 40 hours per week, with on-call shifts. Assignments will be across various ORs. Multiple openings available. Salary range: $109.96 - $145.17/hourly. Qualifications Required knowledge and skills include: Valid California RN and CRNA licenses Graduation from an accredited Master's or DNP program in Nurse Anesthesia Current certification by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC Ability to perform comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments and develop safe anesthesia care plans Proficiency in pre-operative assessment of patients, including identification of medical conditions, drug interactions, and potential anesthesia management issues Ability to explain anesthetic procedures, obtain informed consent, and document all relevant information accurately Skill in airway management and interpretation of physiological monitoring data Ability to insert monitoring lines and devices safely under medical direction Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to anesthesia practice Proficiency in techniques of MAC, regional, and general anesthesia for all age groups Recognition of signs indicating safe emergence from anesthesia and proper patient transfer procedures Knowledge of clinical and research techniques in anesthesia education, supported by experience and credentials #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles Health