CRNA: Precision Anesthesia & Patient Safety Leader

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the anesthesia care team. The role involves pre-operative evaluation, anesthesia administration, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia care coordination in hospital settings.

The CRNA will collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons, ensure documentation compliance, and provide safe patient care in accordance with KP policies and procedures. California licensure and board eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia.
• California CRNA license required at hire.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts/analyzes pre-anesthesia evaluations and consults with anesthesiologists or surgeons.
• Reviews patient charts and pre-operative meds, labs, and prostheses per policy.
• Evaluates airway risk and documents pre-anesthesia evaluations thoroughly.
• Explains tests and anesthesia risks to patients and families and documents explanations.
• Develops and reviews the anesthesia plan with supervising physician and implements it.
• Initiates IV fluids and administers anesthetics per patient safety and history.
• Participates with PACU staff for safe patient transfer post-surgery.
• Monitors vital signs and responds to changes, including infant resuscitation if needed.
• Prepares and administers drug mixtures and maintains accurate procedure records.
• Performs out-of-OR procedures (e.g., intubation, arterial line) per policy.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Regulatory knowledge

Professional judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited RN program

Accredited anesthesia school

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join the anesthesia care team. The role involves pre-operative evaluation, anesthesia administration, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia care coordination in hospital settings.

The CRNA will collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons, ensure documentation compliance, and provide safe patient care in accordance with KP policies and procedures. California licensure and board eligibility are required.