Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Full Time 40Hours Per Week Exempt

Job

Summary : Selects and

administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and

during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the

anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente

policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs

during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when

warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and

maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures

outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures,

established competency, and MD

order.

Essential

Responsibilities :

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Conducts and / or reviews anesthetic

evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or

other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults

with anesthesiologists and / or surgeons.

Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative

medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such

as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in

accordance with KPs policies and procedures and the departmental

policy.

Evaluates patients to

identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc.

Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented

thoroughly according to policies and

standards.

Explains tests,

procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as

indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as

requested and documents that the risks are explained to

patients.

Develops the care regimen

of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising

• physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan;

starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice

of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need,

possible post operative complications, and patients history and

conditions. and evaluates and manages the patient, according to

departmental policy.

Participates

with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety

oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery

suite.

Monitors patients

vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant

physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and / or surgeon of

patients condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as

infant resuscitation when necessary.

Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as

pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs

etc.

Keeps current accurate and

complete record of procedures performed and patients conditions

immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to

established standards.

Performs

procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line

placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures,

competencies, and physician order.  Charts details of

procedures done on progress notes.

Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of

positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente

reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to

change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.

Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is

given to affected

employees.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

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Education

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Graduate of an accredited registered nursing

program. Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of

hire. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

required.

License,

Certification, Registration

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

(California) required at hire

Registered Nurse License (California) required at

hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services

Advanced Cardiac

Life Support required at hire

Basic Life Support required at

hire

National

Provider Identifier required at

hire

Additional

Requirements :

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Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory

requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia

care.

Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives

based on sound clinical judgment.

Demonstrated track

record of following the precautionary and preventive measures in

giving patient care.

Demonstrated ability to work in teams

and have proven communications and listening

skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in

interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change

management.

Must be able to work in a Labor / Management

Partnership environment.

Must be eligible for

Medicare / Medi-Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current

certification by one of the following organizations : Council on

Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on

Recertification of Nurse

Anesthetists.

Preferred

Qualifications :

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• N / A

PrimaryLocation

: California,San Leandro,San Leandro Medical

Center

HoursPerWeek : 40

Shift : Variable

Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,

Sat,

WorkingHoursStart : 12 : 01

AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 11 : 59 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation :

NUE-NCAL-03|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level : Individual

Contributor

Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse

Practitioners

Department : San Leandro Hospital -

Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0206

Travel : No

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.