CRNA - Santa Rosa - 24 hour

Kaiser Permanente • Santa Rosa, CA

401d

About The Position

The CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) position at Kaiser Permanente involves selecting and administering various anesthetics during surgical or medical procedures. The role requires monitoring patient reactions and vital signs, taking necessary remedial actions, and maintaining accurate records of anesthetics administered. The CRNA will also perform procedures outside of the operating room as per established policies and physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
• Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in a hospital setting.
• Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations.
• Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control and ensures thorough documentation of pre-anesthesia evaluations.
• Explains tests, procedures, and disease processes to patients and their families, documenting the explanation of major anesthetic risks.
• Develops and implements the care regimen of assigned patients in consultation with the supervising physician.
• Monitors patients' vital signs and takes necessary remedial actions, including infant resuscitation when required.
• Keeps accurate and complete records of procedures performed and patients' conditions prior to anesthesia administration.
• Performs procedures outside of the OR, such as intubation and arterial line placement, in accordance with policies and physician orders.

Benefits

• Compensation reviews conducted routinely by Kaiser Permanente.
• Potential for job description reevaluation and changes in pay status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED