Graduate CRNA: General & Regional Anesthesia

NALHE; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled anesthesia professional to administer general and regional anesthesia for surgical procedures across neonatal to geriatric patients. The role requires collaboration with surgeons and the anesthesia team to ensure safe, effective care.

Responsibilities include patient pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative assessment, equipment checks, and strict adherence to regulatory policies and departmental guidelines.

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 patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
• In collaboration with MD selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of each age group served: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
• Evaluates patients response to pre-medication.
• Communicates with surgeon and physician anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient.
• Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
• Prepares drugs for administration.
• 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 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.
• Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff and other personnel.
• May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required.
• Note: Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs and Anesthesia TECHs.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled anesthesia professional to administer general and regional anesthesia for surgical procedures across neonatal to geriatric patients. The role requires collaboration with surgeons and the anesthesia team to ensure safe, effective care.

Responsibilities include patient pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative assessment, equipment checks, and strict adherence to regulatory policies and departmental guidelines.