Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA), Fontana;

$25,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible

Under the medical supervision of an Anesthesiologist, administer 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 interventions may include, but are not limited to, airway management; maintenance of fluid balance and homeostasis;

monitoring; response to emergencies related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and management of patients on ventilators.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente 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 examing the 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 processes in the delivery of services to patients of each age group served (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Evaluates patient 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 intra‑operatively.
• Evaluates operative and post‑operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability.
• Evaluates the patient post‑operatively (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.
• 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.

• 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:
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California)
  • Registered Nurse License (California)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
  • National Provider Identifier
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist National Certification

• Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
• RNs 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 required in charting and documentation, knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal maturity communication, and education and staff development.

A hiring manager may specify preferred qualifications, which are desirable and above and beyond the minimum qualifications specified above. Preferred qualifications should be job related, directly relevant to the duties and responsibilities described in this job description, and stated in non‑prejudicial language.