Under the medical supervision of a physician 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 with 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.
* Administers anesthesia to all age groups.
* Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
* Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, 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 patients response to pre-medication.
* Communicates with surgeon and physician anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient.
* Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
* 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 with public, patients, staff and other personnel.
* May perform other duties within scope of licensure / certification as required.
* Note : Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs, and Anesthesia TECHs.
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 by date of hire.
License, Certification, Registration
* Registered Nurse License (California)
* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) within 5 months of hire
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
* Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements :
* New Graduate. Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
* GRNAs 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 equipment, communication skills, and a team player.
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