Crna Jobs in California

Job Title: CRNA PD Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: San Diego, CA Description: Qualifications: Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools. CRNA eligible and must achieve certification within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue employment. Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Valid BCLS card. Valid ACLS and/or PALS card where required. Valid and current California RN license. New Graduate or experienced CRNA. Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients. CRNA's 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. Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.   Position Summary: Under the medical direction/supervision of an 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.   Preferred Qualifications: ACLS & PALS certification preferred.   Duties: Administers anesthesia to all age groups. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, 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 patient's 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 intraoperatively. Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability. Evaluates the patients postoperatively (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. Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, 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.   Notes: Schedule varies, travel to and from San Diego are anesthesia sites.

Job Title: CRNA Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Harbor City, CA Description: Qualifications: Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools. CRNA eligible and must achieve certification within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue employment. Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. Valid BCLS card. Valid ACLS and/or PALS card where required. Valid and current California RN license. New Graduate or experienced CRNA. Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients. CRNA's 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. Must have recent experience on anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring, fluid, blood and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients, must have recent experience in regional anesthesia for OB. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.   Position Summary: Under the medical direction/supervision of an 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.   Duties: Administers anesthesia to all age groups. Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, 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 patient's 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 intraoperatively. Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability. Evaluates the patients postoperatively (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. Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, 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.   Notes: Schedule varies, will work rotating weekends.

Job Title: NURSE ANESTHETIST TRAINEE Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Attends lectures in the art and science of administering anesthesia and completes written examinations covering the subject matter; under close guidance and instruction of Nurse Anesthetist-Instructor and through observation and practice, participates in clinical experiences required of a nurse anesthetist as described in the nurse anesthetist specification; attends conferences, seminars and journal clubs established by the School of Anesthesia for teaching purposes.

Job Title: Graduate Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA)/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: San Francisco, CA Description:   Want to know more about what it's like to work at Kaiser Permanente? Click here to listen to what our employees and leader have to say.   Job ID:   013936 Company Name:   Kaiser Permanente Job Category:   Healthcare Location:   San Francisco, CA Position Type:   Part-Time, Temp Experience:   5-10 Years Experience Date Posted:   February 21, 2010 Graduate Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA)/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 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. GRNA (Non-exempt) CRNA (Exempt). Essential Functions: • 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. • Conducts pre-anesthesia evaluations according to KP's policies and procedures as well as the department policy. • Develops the care regimen of assigned patients, reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician, and gains concurrence. • Implements the anesthesia plan. • 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. • Starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions. • Develops, implements and evaluates according to department policy, the care regimen of assigned patients and manages the patient care based on pre-anesthesia evaluation. • 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 patient's condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary. • Prepares and administers drugs as indicated for anesthesia requirements. • 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.

Job Title: GRADUATE NURSE ANESTHETIST Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Makes pre-operative visit to examine the patient, review medical history and review the patient's chart and selects the type, dosage and combinations of anesthesia required to meet the needs of the patient taking into consideration the patient's condition and nature of surgery to be performed; consults with the surgeon, dentist, or anesthesiologist for advice when "high risk" factors are evident in the medical history; inserts intravenous needle or catheter and starts medicated fluids prior to beginning of surgery; performs intratracheal intubation in the operating room by inserting tube which carries the anesthetic gases into the patient's lungs; places a small catheter down the tracheal tube, during surgery, to suction secretions which accumulate in the patient's lungs; administers anesthesia by intravenous injection, gas inhalation, or a combination of the two, making necessary adjustments to both during the surgery according to the patient's needs; observes the patient during surgery for excessive loss of blood or impingement on patient's nerves or major organs and constantly monitors pulse rate, blood pressure and respiration; regulates the flow of intravenous solutions according to variations in blood pressure and monitors intravenous blood transfusions according to the direction of a physician; upon completion of surgery, discontinues the anesthetic and increased oxygen flow to return patient to conscious state.

Job Title: Graduate Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA)/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: San Francisco, CA Description: At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care—we work together to help our members achieve their best level of wellness. And you’ll be inspired to do the same. Whether you dream of sailing the bay, hitting the slopes in the Sierras, hiking Yosemite, attending the opera, or strolling the vineyards, you’ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. Northern California’s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources, scope, and opportunity you need to realize your goals. Come see for yourself.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. GRNA (Non-exempt) CRNA (Exempt).Essential Functions:• 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.• Conducts pre-anesthesia evaluations according to KP's policies and procedures as well as the department policy.• Develops the care regimen of assigned patients, reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician, and gains concurrence.• Implements the anesthesia plan.• 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.• Starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions.• Develops, implements and evaluates according to department policy, the care regimen of assigned patients and manages the patient care based on pre-anesthesia evaluation.• 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 patient's condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.• Prepares and administers drugs as indicated for anesthesia requirements.• 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.

Job Title: CRNA's Needed Nurse Anesthetists - Company: Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Description: CRNA?s Whether you are looking for a full time position or just want to pick up a few extra shifts, let Maxim help you out. We work with almost every facility on the Central Coast and will find the position you are looking for. Call Us Today Register to View Maxim Staffing Solutions, is one of the fastest growing medical staffing companies in the industry. As a popular, cost effective alternative for many healthcare organizations and facilities, we are in constant need of qualified healthcare professionals to fuel our rapid growth and success. As an employee at Maxim you will have our four friendly staff working for you. In addition to a wonderful work environment, Maxim also offers the following outstanding benefits: * Flexible schedule * Competitive pay * Direct Deposit * Excellent health coverage * 401(K) savings plan * 24/7 On-call consultants For more information, contact us: Jeremiah Lee or Eric Stankis 104 Traffic Way, Suite: A Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Phone: Register to View Fax: Register to View www.maxhealth.com Register to View

Job Title: NURSE ANESTHETIST-INSTRUCTOR Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Conducts formal classroom instruction to student nurse anesthetists covering selected portions of a course outline of subjects prepared by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists; plans classroom sessions and appropriate teaching aids based upon course content, students' achievement level and class schedules, administers achievement tests and collaborates with other members of the staff in evaluating student progress, course content and instruction methods; provides clinical instruction in administration of anesthesia to student nurse anesthetists in a teaching situation for elective and emergency surgeries; initially, demonstrates to the student the methods and techniques of administering anesthesia; evaluates students' proficiency and determines the extent to which the student can function independently and remain available for guidance and assistance until the student develops proficiency as required of a nurse anesthetist; provides preoperative sedation and anesthesia services to patients undergoing surgery as described in the Nurse Anesthetist specification.

Job Title: Graduate Nurse Anesthetist Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Oakland, CA Description: At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, you’ll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care—we work together to help our members achieve their best level of wellness. And you’ll be inspired to do the same. Whether you dream of sailing the bay, hitting the slopes in the Sierras, hiking Yosemite, attending the opera, or strolling the vineyards, you’ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. Northern California’s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources, scope, and opportunity you need to realize your goals. Come see for yourself.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 Functions:• 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.• Conducts pre-anesthesia evaluations according to KPs policies and procedures as well as the department policy.• Develops the care regimen of assigned patients, reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician, and gains concurrence.• Implements the anesthesia plan.• 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 families as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients.• Starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions.• Develops, implements and evaluates according to department policy, the care regimen of assigned patients and manages the patient care based on pre-anesthesia evaluation.• 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.• Prepares and administers drugs as indicated for anesthesia requirements.• 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.

Job Title: SUPERVISING NURSE ANESTHETIST Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Assigns cases to nurse anesthetists, reviewing patient's charts prior to surgery and bringing significant material to the attention of the nurses; arranges for shift and weekend coverage, vacations and days off; interviews and selects nurse anesthetist staff; reviews the work of nurse anesthetists in conjunction with physicians; prepares formal answers to and recommends the adjustment of grievances and disciplinary action; and consults with the physician regarding the choice of anesthetic agents and the techniques appropriate for the accomplishment of a particular surgical or obstetrical procedure.