Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - 300P Activation - .9 FTE, Rotating (12HRS) - Up to $60k Sign-On and Relocation Bonus

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

91d•$157 - $170•Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is expanding its CRNA team from 60 to 75 providers due to growth in surgical programs and new operating rooms. They are seeking talented CRNAs to join a collaborative, high-performing anesthesia department that emphasizes clinical excellence, professional growth, and work-life balance. The department utilizes an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model, with CRNAs and anesthesiologists working together in a collegial environment, typically with an anesthesiologist-to-CRNA ratio of 1:3. As an academic medical center, Stanford is involved in education and hosts Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs). The positions offer a schedule with no scheduled nights, no call requirements, and no weekend requirements, allowing for meaningful time away from work. Stanford is committed to the professional advancement of Advanced Practice Providers through a career ladder and encourages involvement in research, quality improvement, leadership, education, and departmental committees. The Bay Area offers a high quality of life with diverse recreational and cultural opportunities.

Requirements

Entry level with greater than three (3) years of experience as a CRNA.
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of a CRNA program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Selecting and administering anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients undergoing surgical procedures in the Operating Room (OR), or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Providing medical services consistent with the CRNA’s education, training, and experience, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
Consulting with an anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure, or diagnostic problem that exceeds the CRNA’s level of competence.
Obtaining complete histories and performing pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on patients.
Performing or requesting and evaluating diagnostic studies as indicated.
Ordering, obtaining, and administering pre-anesthetic and anesthetic agents, and adjuvant drugs.
Performing designated procedures after demonstrated competency.
Obtaining informed consent, as indicated.
Evaluating patients to identify apparent or potential difficulties with airway management.
Discussing anesthesia and/or treatment plans based on identified assessments and physical findings.
Explaining tests, procedures, and disease processes to patients and their families.
Obtaining, preparing, and using all equipment, monitors, supplies, and drugs used for anesthesia and sedation techniques, and performing safety checks.
Observing, monitoring, and recording vital signs, respiratory stability, gaseous exchange, fluid and blood loss evaluation and replacement, and other critical parameters.
Inserting invasive monitoring lines for anesthesia and interpretation of physiologic data.
Performing all aspects of airway management.
Recognizing abnormal patient responses during anesthesia, selecting and implementing corrective actions, and requesting consultation when necessary.
Providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using basic or advanced life support techniques.
Keeping the surgeon/proceduralist and responsible anesthesiologist informed of patient’s condition.
Documenting anesthetic in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Evaluating patient response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting pharmacological or supportive treatment to ensure patient stability during transfer.
Performing post-anesthesia follow-up and evaluation of patient’s response to anesthesia in the recovery room.
Communicating with the assigned anesthesia faculty member as needed.
Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Performing other duties as assigned.