Sr. Nurse Anesthetist (BCH - Oakland)

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health Nurse Anesthetist role at UCSF Medical Center involves administering anesthesia for diverse procedures, with pre-anesthesia assessments and care planning.

The position requires CA RN licensure and a master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia, with credentialing and ongoing professional development as part of clinical duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAC-accredited anesthesia program.
• Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia from an accredited program.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in California and eligible to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-anesthesia assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia for surgical, procedural, and diagnostic cases.
• Manage airways, hemodynamics, pain control, and perioperative patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Document care and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, education, and professional development.
• Provide anesthesia services across UCSF clinical locations as needed.

Skills

Nurse Anesthetist

RN licensure

California licensure

Education

Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia

RN licensure in California

Job description

Job Description

To administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical and obstetrical procedures in an operating room, or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the operating room (OR), under the medical direction and billing collaboration of a faculty member of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Care at UCSF Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑anesthesia assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia for surgical, procedural, and diagnostic cases.
• Manage airways, hemodynamics, pain control, and perioperative patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes.
• Document care accurately and comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, education, and professional development activities.
• Provide anesthesia services across multiple UCSF clinical locations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of anesthesia accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Schools of Anesthesia.
• At a minimum a master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Anesthetist program.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

License / Certifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Anesthetist licensure in California.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in California.
• Current National Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60‑90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day. You will be assigned an FPPE template of procedures for CRNAs, but you may add additional privileges on request with an explanation of the purpose.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html