Anesthesia Provider, Independent Contractor

Planned Parenthood•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Clinical Transformation Officer, the Anesthesia Provider delivers quality sedation and anesthesia care. The role independently administers sedation, anesthesia, and/or analgesia for gynecologic, family planning, or abortion procedures in accordance with PPGNHAIK protocols, training, and applicable standards of practice. The provider delivers preoperative care and medications, monitors patients and directs anesthesia-related recovery care until discharge, and contributes to the health center and agency team to ensure quality client care and services. Proficiency in providing patient care in an electronic medical record environment is needed if required. This is an independent contractor position scheduled for 3–4 days a week and is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. The position may be filled by a CRNA or an anesthesiologist. CRNAs must have a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia, an active Washington nursing license, CRNA certification, and ACLS. Physicians must have an MD or DO and completed an accredited anesthesiology residency, as well as an active Washington medical license and active DEA license. One year of anesthesia experience is preferred. PPGNHAIK expects employees to follow its code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate professionalism; support customer service standards; and pursue continuous learning and development. New hires are strongly recommended to have COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. Hires between September and April must provide proof of a current flu shot.

Requirements

CRNA: Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesia.
Physician: MD or DO and completion of an accredited residency in anesthesiology.
CRNA: Active nursing license in Washington.
Anesthesiologist: Active medical license in Washington and active DEA license.
CRNA: CRNA certification and ACLS.
Ability to administer sedation, anesthesia, and/or analgesia for gynecologic, family planning, or abortion procedures.
One year of experience providing anesthesia is preferred, rather than required.
All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot; COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, is strongly recommended.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing anesthesia.

Responsibilities

Assemble supplies and equipment needed to administer anesthesia or analgesia and advise PPGNHAIK on necessary safety equipment.
Provide patients with pain relief before, during, and after procedures.
Review patients’ medical histories and ensure medications are acceptable and safe in light of their experience and reactions.
Examine patients for physical or medical conditions that could interfere with safe anesthesia practice in PPGNHAIK health centers.
Deliver preoperative care and medications.
Prepare anesthesia and analgesia for administration.
Administer anesthesia or analgesics in accordance with standard community medical practices and sound clinical judgment.
Monitor patient responses to anesthesia and analgesia to maintain safety.
Direct anesthesia- and analgesia-related recovery care until discharge, following PPGNHAIK protocols.
Identify clinical emergencies and institute appropriate measures.
Maintain detailed records of medications administered and patient responses.
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against care goals and standards, making or recommending adjustments, and following agency philosophies, standards of care, and applicable regulations.
Work with Health Center Managers on health center-based quality programs.
Consult the Abortion Program Director or Chief Clinical Transformation Officer about care outside PPGNHAIK’s scope of practice.
Follow the organization’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols; model professionalism and customer service standards; and seek ongoing training and development.