CRNA - S SACRAMENTO - FULL-TIME
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
$53,000+ sign-on bonus eligible!Job Summary:Selects and
administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and
during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the
anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente
policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs
during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when
warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and
maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures
outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures,
established competency, and MD order.Essential
Responsibilities:Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of
patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other
pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults with
anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.Reviews patients charts,
including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any
other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures,
contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KPs
policies and procedures and the departmental policy.Evaluates
patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control,
etc. Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented
thoroughly according to policies and standards.Explains tests,
procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as
indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as
requested and documents that the risks are explained to
patients.Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews
the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains
concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution,
administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent
with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative
complications, and patients history and conditions. and evaluates
and manages the patient, according to departmental
policy.Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a
patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred
from the surgery suite.Monitors patients vital signs, such as blood
pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs
anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients condition and takes any
necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when
necessary.Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as
pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.Keeps current
accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients
conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia
according to established standards.Performs procedures done outside
of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in
accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and
physician order. Charts details of procedures done on progress
notes.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions
on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the
right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such
positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are
generally implemented only after notice is given to affected
employees.Basic Qualifications:ExperienceN/AEducationGraduate 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.License,
Certification, RegistrationCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(California) required at hireRegistered Nurse License (California)
required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
ServicesAdvanced Cardiac Life Support required at hireBasic Life
Support required at hireNational Provider Identifier required at
hireAdditional Requirements:Demonstrated understanding of all
regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia
care.Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on
sound clinical judgment.Demonstrated track record of following the
precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient
care.Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven
communications and listening skills.Demonstrated knowledge of and
skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability
and change management.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management
Partnership environment.Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal
enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by
one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of
Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse
Anesthetists.Preferred Qualifications:N/ACOMPANY: KAISERTITLE: CRNA
- S Sacramento - Full-timeLOCATION: Sacramento,
CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1313953External hires must pass a background
check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or
conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not
limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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