Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Schedules - Santa Clara Service

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA Various Schedules - Santa Clara Service Areas at Kaiser Permanente summary:

The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) provides anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical and medical procedures in a hospital setting, working collaboratively within an anesthesia care team. Responsibilities include preoperative evaluations, administering anesthetics, monitoring patient vitals during procedures, and documenting anesthesia treatments. This role requires certification and licensure, advanced life support skills, and the ability to work varied schedules in Santa Clara service area facilities with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

Description:

$54,000+ Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

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Collegial & dynamic Anesthesia Care Team (A.C.T.) model in desirable Bay Area location:
Santa Clara, CA. CRNAs enjoy a diverse practice with excellent autonomy and a supportive atmosphere of caring team members in a well-equipped hospital facility. Generous (W-2) compensation & benefits package including 3-level retirement savings program, all personal & malpractice insurance coverage(s), generous paid time off, education leave, & more. Our CRNAs have flexibility in scheduling & are paid for all worked hours (salary + hourly).

Provide care for inpatient & ambulatory surgical services, high-risk OB, & hospital emergencies. Some overnight coverage necessary & split fairly. All shifts are in-house with predictable end times. No call from home.

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…