CRNA - San Leandro - Full-time
Company: Kaiser
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
$54,000 sign-on bonus eligible! 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 need, possible
post operative complications, and patients history and conditions.
and evaluates and manages the patient, according to departmental
policy. Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a
patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred
from the surgery suite. Monitors patients vital signs, such as
blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes;
informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients condition and
takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation
when necessary. Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as
pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc. Keeps current
accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients
conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia
according to established standards. Performs procedures done
outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc.,
in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and
physician order. Charts details of procedures done on progress
notes. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions
on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the
right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such
positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are
generally implemented only after notice is given to affected
employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate
of an accredited registered nursing program. Graduate of an
accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire. High School
Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License,
Certification, Registration Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(California) required at hire Registered Nurse License (California)
required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire Basic Life Support
required at hire National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements: Demonstrated understanding of all
regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound
clinical judgment. Demonstrated track record of following the
precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven
communications and listening skills. Demonstrated knowledge of and
skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability
and change management. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management
Partnership environment. Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal
enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by
one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of
Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse
Anesthetists. Preferred Qualifications: N/A PrimaryLocation :
California,San Leandro,San Leandro Medical Center HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Variable Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun;
Variable WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status :
Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-03|NUE|Non
Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : San Leandro
Hospital - Anesthesiology-Inpatient - 0206 Travel : No Kaiser
Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair,
respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered
for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected
characteristic or status.
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