Senior Nurse Anesthestist, PD

Job Overview Administers anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures in an operating room, or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR, under the supervision of a faculty member of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Care at the UCSF Medical Center. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Responsibilities Determine the condition of patients prior to a procedure by reviewing medical records, assessing patient status, conducting a thorough preoperative evaluation, and performing a physical exam. Plan for and administer anesthetics, including inhalation, intravenous, and regional techniques. Observe, monitor, and record vital signs and other parameters. Insert invasive monitoring lines and interpret physiologic data. Maintain patients in a surgical anesthetic state. Determine the need for, and administer fluids, blood products, and adjunct drugs. Keep the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist informed of the patient’s condition. Take remedial action to correct unacceptable changes in vital signs. Document anesthetic in accordance with legal requirements, recording type of anesthetic used. Perform post‑operative follow‑up in the recovery room. Communicate with the attending anesthesia faculty member as needed before, during, and after surgery. When not assigned to a case, be available for work as determined by the daily E1 anesthesia faculty physician. Work with physicians, surgeons, APP colleagues, and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient management, including histories, physicals, pre‑operative planning, coordination with outside providers, responding to changes in patient status, and treatments within scope of practice. Answer clinically relevant patient medical advice calls or bedside communications with patients and families. Interpret and act upon ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies. Assist in formulating and implementing protocols to improve efficiency in the clinical specialty. Communicate with families or patients in person, telephone, or other electronic modalities in a timely manner. Adhere to all UCSF Health policies, including HIPAA, communication, privacy, code of conduct, and medical staff bylaws. Provide anesthesia care at all UCSF locations where services are used or will be required. Participate in variable shifts to meet operational needs. Maintain flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center campuses. Required Qualifications Minimum one (1) year of CRNA experience. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse per the California Board of Registered Nursing. Graduation from a school of anesthesia accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Schools of Anesthesia; certification by the Council for Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center campuses. Preferred Qualifications None Licenses/Certifications Active, unrestricted Nurse Anesthetist licensure in California. Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in California. Current national certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Current American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers. Current American Heart Association ACLS certification. Current American Heart Association PALS certification. At a minimum a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthetist program. Credentialing UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. Credentialing takes between 60‑90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day. APPs will be assigned an FPPE template of procedures and may add additional privileges upon request with an explanation of the purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco