Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist; GRNA), Riverside

Position: Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), Riverside (Full Time)
Job Summary:

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Administers anesthesia to all age groups.

* Upholds Kaiser Permanentes 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Note:

Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs and Anesthesia TECHs.