Sr Nurse Anesthetist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 232,166; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Los Angeles is seeking a Sr. Nurse Anesthetist to provide safe anesthesia care. The role involves conducting pre-operative assessments, managing anesthetics, and monitoring patients during surgery. Candidates must hold a valid RN and CRNA license, with at least 2 years of CRNA experience. This position requires high skills in patient assessment and anesthesia techniques. Competitive pay at $132.84 - $168.53 hourly with potential shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have valid RN and CRNA license in California.
• Graduated from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Current certification by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe anesthesia care under supervision.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and write pre-op orders.
• Administer anesthetics and monitor patients intra-operatively.

Skills

Ability to perform thorough assessments

Skill in performing pre-operative assessments

Ability to explain anesthetic technique

Skill in determining safe airway management

Knowledge of pharmacology related to anesthesia

Education

Graduated from an accredited Master's or DNP program in Nurse Anesthesia

Valid California RN and CRNA license

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Sr. Nurse Anesthetist will 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 intra-op course and emergence and assists as necessary in post-operative care. You may be assigned to a combination of 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts, including evening, nights, weekends, and holidays totaling 40 hours per week as well as on call shifts. Work will be assigned to various ORs.

Salary

Salary range: $132.84- $168.53 hourly

Qualifications

• Valid California RN and CRNA license - required
• Graduated from an accredited Master's or DNP program in Nurse Anesthesia - required
• Current certification/re-certification by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists - required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC - required
• Ability to perform thorough pre, intra-operative, and post-operative assessments and formulate safe anesthesia care plan.
• Skill in performing pre-operative assessment of surgical and non-surgical patients, including:
  • Identification of pre-existing disease entities and their potential impact upon anesthesia care and plan; 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 post-operative events.
• Skill in determining safe airway management and interpretation of physiological monitoring. Ability to interpret physiological data (ECG, BP, vital signs, PCWP, SVR) and adjust interventions to optimize patient safety in all age groups.
• 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 UCLA.
• Skill in performing all techniques of MAC, regional and general anesthesia commonly employed at UCLA for all age categories.
• 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.
• Knowledge of current clinical and theoretical education and research techniques as evidenced by experience, academic credential, degree, and license.
• 2 years CRNA experience required.

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