NURSE ANESTHETIST II

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement plans

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a skilled nurse anesthetist to provide comprehensive anesthesia care across perioperative phases. The role requires licensure in California and accredited nurse anesthesia training with certification.

The position involves preoperative evaluation, anesthesia induction and maintenance, intraoperative monitoring, and post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes within LA Health Services. Collaboration with surgical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid and unrestricted RN license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia education program.
• National Certification Examination (NCE) eligibility and certification.
• CA Nurse Anesthetist certification and BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia care (pre-anesthetic evaluation, induction, maintenance, emergence).
• Provide intraoperative anesthesia management and monitoring.
• Manage post-anesthesia care and recovery.
• Administer medications and respond to intraoperative patient changes.
• Coordinate with surgical team and other providers.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Airway management

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (CA)

Nurse anesthesia education program accreditation

Nurse Anesthetist certification

BLS certification

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Intraoperative monitors

Job description

Type Of Recruitment

We welcome applications from all registered nurses for this non-competitive opportunity.

Position/Program Information

Exam Number

Y5172U

Type Of Recruitment

We welcome applications from all registered nurses for this non-competitive opportunity.

Filing Date

The application filing period will begin on August 5, 2026 - Continuous

We will keep accepting applications until all vacancies are filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County.

For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Our Mission

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

The Team Member We Are Looking For

Team member with comprehensive knowledge of the physiological basis for administering anesthesia and associated drugs and the use of related equipment in order to obtain a balanced anesthesia.

Essential Job Functions

Pre-anesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of the Patient

• Obtains an appropriate health history.
• Conducts appropriate physical screening assessments.
• Recommends or requests pertinent diagnostic studies and evaluate the results.
• Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medications.
• Documents the preanesthetic evaluation and obtains comprehensive informed consent for anesthesia and related services.

lntra-operative Care

• Obtains, prepares, and uses all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques; performs and orders safety checks as needed.
• Selects, obtains or administers the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetic.
• Performs all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
• Performs and manages regional anesthetic techniques including, but not limited to, subarachnoid, epidural and caudal blocks; plexus, major and peripheral nerve blocks; intravenous regional anesthesia; transtracheal, topical and local infiltration blocks; intracapsular, intercostal and ocular blocks.
• Provides appropriate invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities using current standards and techniques.
• Recognizes abnormal patient response during anesthesia; selects and implements corrective action and requests consultation whenever necessary.
• Evaluates patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institutes pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer.

Post-anesthesia Care

• Provides post anesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to the anesthesia and surgical experience; takes appropriate corrective actions and requests consultation when indicated.
• Initiates, orders, and administers respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period.
• Initiates, orders, and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post anesthesia period to prevent morbidity and mortality.
• Initiates, orders, and administers acute post anesthesia pain management techniques.
• Discharges patients from a post anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to facility policy.

Clinical Support Functions

• Inserts peripheral and central intravenous catheters.
• Inserts pulmonary artery catheters.
• Inserts arterial catheters and performs arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples.
• Manages emergency situations, including initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care.
• Management of interventional pain therapy using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain-relief modalities.
• Selects, obtains, orders and/or administers medications or treatments related to the care of the patient, using consultation when appropriate.
• Accepts additional responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA and appropriate to the practice setting.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:

Candidates Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements

• A valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• AND-
• Graduation from a nursing anesthesia education program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Program of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
• AND-
• Valid and unrestricted certification or recertification [of National Certification Examination] issued by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetics.
• AND-
• Valid and unrestricted Nurse Anesthetist certification issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• AND-
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association .

PHYSICAL CLASS 2 - LIGHT:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Other License Information

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Special Requirement Information

To receive credit for your education and training, ensure the following:

• Complete the Certification and License section of your application by providing the number(s), dates of issue and expiration, and name(s) of issuing agency(ies)
• Include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcripts, or letter, license and certificate/s from an accredited institution or issuing agency with your application. If unable to attach to your application at the time of filing, you may email them within seven (7) calendar days from the application date to Alvonte Harraway at [e-mail] . Please include your full name (as it appears on your application), the exam number, and the exam title in the email message.

Original documents must be presented at the time of appointment.

Additional Information

NON-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION:

This opportunity is considered non-competitive, meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do, we will add your name on a list with everyone who qualifies without indication of relative standing in the examination and use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Eligibility And Vacancy Information

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran’s credit.

Applicants who have applied and did not fulfill the Requirements when submitting their application may reapply 30 days form their latest application date.

The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout LA Health Services as they occur.

Available Shifts

You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational needs.

Application And Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not suffice to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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Email Verification Information

We will send notifications to the email address indicated in the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims for missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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Social Security Number

Federal law requires that all employed persons submit their Social Security Identification number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing Of User Id, E-mail, And Password

All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using anyone else’s user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Anti-racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ardi)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. LA Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contacts

• For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Alvonte Harraway at aharraway @dhs.lacounty.gov.
• Department Contact Phone: [phone]
• Teletype Phone:[phone]
• California Relay Services Phone: [phone]
• For Accommodation requests, please contact our Accommodation Coordinator, via [phone]
• Please reference Exam Number: Y5172U in all communications during the application process.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025