Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist; GRNA), San Diego

Position: Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), San Diego (Full Time)
# Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), San Diego (Full Time)
San Diego, CAFull-Time# Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), San Diego (Full Time)
San Diego, CAFull-Time Dec 15, 2025

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Job Description
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* 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.  
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* Essential Responsibilities:

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* * 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.

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* 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 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
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* Additional Requirements:

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* * 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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