CRNA: Advanced Anesthesia Care & Patient Safety

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified anesthesia professional to join the anesthesia care team in California. Responsibilities include selecting and administering anesthetics, monitoring patient status, and documenting postoperative conditions in accordance with KP policies.

The role involves collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons, pre-operative evaluations, and potential procedures outside the OR as required by the department.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings.
• Reviews patients charts for pre-operative medications, labs and prostheses.
• Evaluates airway control and documents pre-anesthesia evaluations.
• Explains tests and risks to patients and documents explanations.
• Implements anesthesia plan and manages patient during/after procedures.
• Participates with PACU staff during patient transfer and safety checks.
• Monitors vital signs and informs physicians of patient status.
• Assists with non-OR procedures per policy and orders.
• Keeps accurate records of anesthesia administration.

Education

RN nursing program

Anesthesia school

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified anesthesia professional to join the anesthesia care team in California. Responsibilities include selecting and administering anesthetics, monitoring patient status, and documenting postoperative conditions in accordance with KP policies.

The role involves collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons, pre-operative evaluations, and potential procedures outside the OR as required by the department.