Nurse Anesthetist - Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA.

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Job summary

Highland Hospital in Oakland is seeking Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for per diem positions. The role involves administering anesthetics and providing patient care in a dynamic anesthesiology department. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in administering anesthetics.
• Experience in obstetrical and emergency anesthesia is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthesia services as part of the anesthesiology team.
• Assists in post-anesthesia patient care.
• Responds to emergencies such as 'Code Blue'.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Anesthesia Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Tools

Anesthesia Equipment

Job description

Nurse Anesthetist - Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA

Highland Hospital, located in Oakland, California, is the largest facility of Alameda Health System, serving a diverse patient population in California’s East Bay Area. We provide high-quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our dedicated providers and staff are committed to our mission and welcome others who share it.

We are currently recruiting for 3 (three) Per Diem/Services As Needed (SAN) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to work 12-hour, varied shifts in our Highland Hospital’s Anesthesiology department. These positions report to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. The clinicians will provide inpatient, emergency, and on-call care, handling a range of surgeries, procedures, and circumstances within our anesthesiology team.

If you are interested, we encourage you to apply! New graduates are welcome.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist or administrator, participates or assists in administering anesthetics via inhalation and intravenous methods. Assists in intubation and resuscitation of newborn infants under physician supervision. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Note: The duties listed are typical for this classification but employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each individual.

• Assists in post-anesthesia patient care and informs the supervising anesthesiologist or surgeon of patient status.
• Contributes to evaluating new techniques and procedures in anesthesiology for potential adoption.
• Cleans, checks, and maintains anesthesia equipment; orders drugs and supplies.
• Provides anesthesia services as part of the anesthesiology team, including patient assessments, risk evaluations, and anesthesia administration during surgeries, labor and delivery, and other procedures involving nerve blocks.
• Responds to emergencies such as “Code Blue,” assists in resuscitations, difficult intubations, and neonatal resuscitations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; graduation from a school of anesthesia meeting American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and California State Board of Registered Nurses standards.

Experience: At least two years of full-time experience in administering anesthetics via inhalation and intravenous methods in an active hospital or clinic setting. Experience in obstetrical and emergency anesthesia, as well as neonatal intubation and resuscitation, is desirable.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid California RN license
• Certification as a Nurse Anesthetist by the California State Board of Registered Nurses
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from AHA

Pay Range: $144.39 - $187.26 Per Hour

The pay range reflects the base pay scale at Alameda Health System. Final compensation depends on experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, collective bargaining agreements, and operational needs. Alameda Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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