(Sr. CRNA) Sr. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to perform anesthesia duties under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. This role includes conducting pre-operative assessments, administering anesthesia, and providing intra- and post-operative care.

Ideal candidates should possess an ACLS Certification and a California Nurse Anesthetist License. The position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays at both the Orange and Irvine campuses.

Qualifications

• Must perform safe anesthesia care under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
• Experience in performing pre-operative assessments and monitoring patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties under medical direction of an anesthesiologist.
• Administer all types of anesthetic and techniques.
• Provide assistance in post-operative care.

Skills

ACLS Certification

AANA Certification

California RN and Nurse Anesthetist License

Knowledge of current nursing and anesthesia techniques

Ability to perform pre-operative assessments

Skill in airway management techniques

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia

Valid California Nurse Anesthetist license

Valid California Registered Nurse license

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will perform all duties and tasks under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist may be assigned to the following shifts: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM; 9:00 AM-9:30 PM; 11:00 AM; 11:30 PM, including weekends and holidays and to various ORs and specialties including OB as needed. Worksite location will be both the Orange and Irvine campuses.

Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, perform safe anesthesia care, consisting of the following: pre‑operative assessment, writing of appropriate pre‑op orders as specified by approved standard procedure, administration of all types of anesthetic and techniques, patient monitoring intra‑operatively, provides for safe intra‑op course and emergence and assists as necessary in post‑operative care.

Skills & Qualifications

• ACLS Certification
• AANA Certification
• California RN and Nurse Anesthetist License
• Shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, call and holidays
• Knowledge of current nursing, anesthesia and critical care techniques as evidenced by the following: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• Valid California Registered Nurse license
• Valid California Nurse Anesthetist license
• Current certification by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by the American Heart Association
• Skill in performing pre‑operative assessment of surgical patients, including: Identification of pre‑existing disease entities and their potential impact upon anesthesia care and plan through documentation of past medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, ECG and chest X‑ray
• Understanding interactions of pre‑operative drug therapy with proposed anesthetic plan and agents for all age groups; Identification of abnormalities on physical examination which pose potential problems in anesthesia management
• Understanding the medical indications for delay of elective surgery and for pre‑operative specialty consultation; Ability to explain the proposed anesthetic technique, alternatives, risks and problems, thus obtaining proper documented legal informed consent prior to the administration of anesthesia
• Ability to properly and completely document significant information to form an anesthesia record of pre‑operative, intra‑operative and postoperative events
• Skill in determining patient need and indication for various monitoring modalities, including arterial lines and Swan Ganz pulmonary artery catheters
• Ability to safely insert venous and arterial monitoring lines and devices under medical direction of anesthesiologist; Knowledge of pharmacology, dosage, side effects and contraindications of all drugs currently employed in anesthesia practice at UCI
• Skill in performing all techniques of monitored, regional and general anesthesia commonly employed at UCI for all age categories
• Skill in identifying adverse effects of all anesthesia techniques and in initiating emergency treatment while informing the attending anesthesiologist responsible for the anesthesia care of the patient
• Knowledge of cardiac, respiratory, neuro, endocrine and renal physiology as these relate to intra‑operative events and management
• Skill at recognizing airway abnormalities and the associated anesthesia implications
• Skill in airway management techniques, including safe insertion of nasal and oral airways and performance of laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation for establishment and maintenance of surgical procedure
• Skill in identifying the required safe level of insensibility or narcosis for each individual patient and surgical procedure
• Ability to recognize return of consciousness and reflexes signaling safe emergence from anesthesia, transport of patient to recovery room and informed report to qualified medical personnel who will assume care of the patient
• Ability to recognize post‑operative complications of anesthesia, initiate emergency treatment when indicated as directed by the attending anesthesiologist, and document appropriately
• Ability to assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency situations by recognizing cardiac arrest and shock, initiating CPR, airway management techniques and insertion of monitoring lines under the direction of an anesthesiologist
• Ability to perform selected educational supervisory and administrative tasks, including supervision of student anesthetists when assigned, and assessment of orientation and progress

What It Takes to be Successful

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
• Valid California Nurse Anesthetist license
• Valid California Registered Nurse license

Special Conditions

• Hours: Shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, call and holidays.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's affirmative action policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's anti‑discrimination policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.