Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Panorama City
Company: Kaiser
Location: Malibu
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the medical direction/supervision of an Anesthesiologist,
administers general and regional anesthesia for all types of
surgical, obstetrical and other procedures that require anesthesia
services, to patients of various age groups including: neonatal,
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric in accordance w/
hospital and departmental standards of care. Such intervention may
include, but not be limited to: airway management; maintenance of
fluid balance; homeostasis; monitoring; response to emergencies
related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and
management of patients on ventilators.
Essential Functions:
- Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
- Upholds KP's Policies and Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures
(i.e., JCAHO, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
- Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining
patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
- In collaboration with MD selects anesthetic for patient based on
pre-operative examination.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical,
emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of
services to patients of each age group served: neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative
examination.
- Evaluates patient's response to pre-medication.
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding special
concerns of patient.
- Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure
safe operating condition.
- Prepares drugs for administration.
- Administers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical
privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof.
- Monitors the patient intraoperatively.
- Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and
takes necessary action to maintain stability.
- Evaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours).
- Maintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in
accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department
policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations
when interacting w/ public, patients, staff and other
personnel.
- May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification
as required.
- Notes: Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work
w/ MDA's, CRNA's and Anesthesia TECH's.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
--- N/A.
Education
--- Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia
accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia
Educational Programs and Schools.
License, Certification, Registration
--- Valid BCLS card.
--- Valid ACLS (American Heart Association).
--- PALS card where required.
--- Valid and current California RN license.
--- CRNA eligible and must achieve certification within five (5)
months of date of program completion to continue employment.
Additional Requirements:
--- New Graduate. Experience in anesthesia for major procedures
involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte
replacement for various age group patients.
--- GRNA's must demonstrate both technical/clinical and
professional skill and ability along with all related techniques
and procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the State
of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
--- Additional skills are required in charting and documentation,
knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal
maturity communication, and education and staff development.
Preferred Qualifications:
--- General and Regional administration, deep sedation, Hemodynamic
monitoring, use of all Anesthesia related equipments, communication
skills and a team player.
Notes:
--- Current OB Anesthesia and Epidural experience.
--- Variable shifts.
Job Schedule:
Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Keywords: Kaiser, Malibu , Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist- Panorama City, Healthcare , Malibu, California
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