CRNA: Lead Anesthesia Care (Full-Time, Onsite)

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 244,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to join the anesthesia care team. The role involves administering intravenous and spinal anesthetics, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating with surgeons and the post-anesthesia care unit to ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthesia evaluation, chart reviews, risk explanation to patients, and maintaining thorough records per KP policies.

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

• Conduct pre-anesthesia evaluations and consult with anesthesiologists/surgeons.
• Review patient charts and pre-operative data per policy.
• Identify airway difficulties and document evaluations thoroughly.
• Explain tests and anesthesia risks to patients and families.
• Develop and implement anesthesia care plans per policy.
• Coordinate with post-anesthesia care unit for safe transfers.
• Monitor vital signs and take remedial actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of anesthesia administration.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

Accredited RN program

Accredited anesthesia school

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Nurse Anesthetist to join the anesthesia care team. The role involves administering intravenous and spinal anesthetics, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating with surgeons and the post-anesthesia care unit to ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Responsibilities include pre-anesthesia evaluation, chart reviews, risk explanation to patients, and maintaining thorough records per KP policies.