Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) - Los Angeles (Full Time)

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Los Angeles

Requirements

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
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.

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.

FAQs

What are the responsibilities of a Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) in Los Angeles?

A GRNA in Los Angeles administers general and regional anesthesia for various surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures under the supervision of a physician Anesthesiologist. Responsibilities include airway management, fluid balance maintenance, monitoring, response to emergencies, and managing patients on ventilators.

What age groups of patients does a GRNA in Los Angeles work with?

A GRNA in Los Angeles works with patients of various age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

What are some specific tasks that a GRNA in Los Angeles may perform?

Specific tasks that a GRNA in Los Angeles may perform include administering anesthesia, managing airways, maintaining fluid balance, monitoring patients during procedures, responding to emergencies, and providing care for patients on ventilators.

What are the standards of care that a GRNA in Los Angeles is expected to follow?

A GRNA in Los Angeles is expected to follow hospital and departmental standards of care when administering anesthesia and providing care to patients during surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures.

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