Nurse Anesthetist-CRNA

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides comprehensive anesthesia care—including general anesthesia, procedure-related sedation, and regional techniques—in collaboration with a medically directed anesthesiologist who is directly available throughout the course of anesthesia. The role serves LLUMC and affiliated sites and may provide services at LLUMC and LLUCH hospitals. The CRNA determines age-specific anesthesia plans for patients from neonatal through later adult ages, communicates effectively throughout the anesthetic episode, applies theoretical concepts in clinical practice, and continually develops anesthesia knowledge and skills. The CRNA uses discretion and independent judgment in whole-person care, practices within the CRNA scope of practice, and follows LLUMC policies, protocols, techniques, guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position also requires interpersonal skills that support customer service, safe patient care, professionalism, and a caring, cooperative workplace among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nurse Anesthesia.
Valid California Registered Nurse license.
Valid California Nurse Anesthetist Certificate.
Current certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
Valid 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 the computer and software programs necessary for the position and to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; problem-solve; organize and prioritize work; recall information accurately; and attend to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds; see computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.

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 general anesthesia, procedure-related sedation, and regional anesthesia techniques.
Collaborate with a medically directed anesthesiologist who is directly available during the entire course of anesthesia.
Determine age-specific anesthesia plans before induction for patients from neonatal through later adult ages.
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 serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.