(CRNA) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - 134803

University of California • San Diego, CA

329d • $114 - $159

About The Position

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the 'gold standard' for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at the University of California, San Diego are integral to nearly every aspect of the perioperative care at UCSD. The CRNAs at UCSD work collaboratively with UCSD's Anesthesiologists to form an Anesthesia Care Team. We provide anesthesia services at all the UCSD medical center campuses to a variety of patients across the life span. Under general supervision, the Nurse Anesthetist provides experienced anesthetic services and airway management for the UC Medical Center in Hillcrest, the La Jolla Campus hospitals and all other UC San Diego Health locations. The workweek consists of 7 consecutive days, from 12:00 A.M. Sunday to 11:59 P.M. the following Saturday. This position requires on-call availability and off-shift assignments. The services are performed under the general direction of the medical faculty. The Nurse Anesthetist provides anesthesia services to patients of all ages. The Senior Nurse Anesthetists are required to work on the more difficult cases; as recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the CRNA or Senior CRNA level. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nurse anesthesia program.
• Current, non-probationary California RN and CRNA licenses required.
• Must possess a valid NBCRNA board certification as a Nurse Anesthetist.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire.
• Ability to perform initial history and physical examination.
• Excellent writing skills for medical reports and patient care management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow strict HIPAA guidelines.
• Experience or recent clinical training with pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of recent working licensed CRNA experience.
• Recent experience with complex anesthetic cases.
• Experience and proficiency with OB anesthesia care and services.
• Experience in a high acuity, tertiary care center.
• Familiarity with patient-centered perioperative management such as ERAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia services to patients of all ages.
• Work collaboratively with Anesthesiologists to form an Anesthesia Care Team.
• Perform anesthetic services and airway management under general supervision.
• Maintain detailed medical information using online medical systems such as Epic.
• Prepare clear and concise medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
• Counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate situations.
• Work on difficult cases as recognized by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
• Be available for on-call and off-shift assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $114.16 - $159.82 per hour.
• Magnet status recognition for nursing excellence.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree