Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) role is designed to help new graduates transition into competent and successful Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH). Under the supervision of a CRNA or anesthesiologist who is directly available throughout the anesthesia course, the GRNA provides comprehensive anesthesia care, including general anesthesia, procedure-related sedation, and regional techniques. The role involves developing age-specific anesthesia plans, communicating throughout anesthetic episodes, applying and expanding clinical knowledge, and delivering whole-person care with discretion and independent judgment. The GRNA practices within the CRNA scope of practice and follows institutional policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The position serves patients at LLUMC and LLUCH affiliated sites, is full-time with a maximum duration of one year, and includes other duties as needed. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. Its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
Valid California Registered Nurse license.
Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
Ability to use required computers and software and troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies; remain calm and courteous under pressure; collaborate, teach, lead, supervise, and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, solve problems, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Sensory abilities needed for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing computer screens and written documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience providing anesthesia care as a CRNA or student nurse anesthetist within the last twelve months.
Spanish-language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive anesthesia care, including general anesthesia, procedure-related sedation, and regional techniques, under the supervision of a CRNA or anesthesiologist who is directly available throughout the anesthesia course.
Determine age-specific anesthesia plans, from neonatal through later adult patients, before induction.
Communicate effectively throughout the anesthetic episode.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand anesthesia knowledge and clinical skills.
Use discretion and independent judgment in delivering whole-person care.
Practice within the CRNA scope of practice and follow LLUMC policies, protocols, techniques, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
Use interpersonal skills to support customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.