Under the medical 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 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 emerge... more details
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Under the medical 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 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
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 the anesthesiologist 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).
Precepts student nurse anesthetists.
Maintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department policies and procedures.
Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
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.
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
Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Must achieve certification within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue employment.
Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Valid BCLS card (American Heart Association).
Valid ACLS (American Heart Association).
Valid PALS card (American Heart Association) where required.
Valid and current California RN license (Department Consumer Affairs).
National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007.
Additional Requirements:
Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
CRNA'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:
A hiring manager may specify Preferred Qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the requirements specified in the Minimum Qualifications section above.
Please keep in mind that any such Preferred Qualifications should be job related and relevant (i.e., directly related to the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description) and stated in non-prejudicial language.
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