Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), Fontana (Full Time)
4 days ago
Fontana
Description: Sign on Bonus Eligible 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. Basic Qualifications: Experience, • 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 equipments, communication skills and a team player.