Senior Ras Architect - Start-Up

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's 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 the patient.
• Reviews chart for relevant information.
• In collaboration with MD selects anesthetic for the patient based on pre-operative examination.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in the 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 the patient.
• Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
• 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 the 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 the public, patients, staff and other personnel.
• May perform other duties within the scope of licensure / certification as required.
• Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs, and Anesthesia TECHs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• General and Regional administration, deep sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, use of all anesthesia-related equipment, communication skills, and a team player.