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

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Los Angeles

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You must have a Nurse Anesthesia program graduate degree, CA RN license, CRNA certification within 5 months, ACLS/BLS certification, and experience in anesthesia for major procedures. Additional skills in monitoring, communication, and team collaboration are preferred.
You will administer anesthesia, evaluate patients pre/post-operatively, communicate with medical staff, monitor patients during surgery, maintain equipment/supplies, and comply with policies/laws. Work within an Anesthesia team model.

Requirements

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?

The responsibilities of a GRNA include administering general and regional anesthesia for various surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures for patients of all age groups, maintaining fluid balance and homeostasis, managing airways, monitoring patients, responding to emergencies, and managing patients on ventilators.

Who will the Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA) report to?

The GRNA will work under the medical supervision of a physician Anesthesiologist.

What age groups of patients will the GRNA be providing anesthesia for?

The GRNA will provide anesthesia for patients of various age groups including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

What are some of the specific interventions that a GRNA may be responsible for during procedures?

Some interventions may include airway management, maintenance of fluid balance, homeostasis, monitoring patients, responding to emergencies related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and managing patients on ventilators.

What standards of care must the GRNA adhere to when providing anesthesia services?

The GRNA must adhere to hospital and departmental standards of care when providing anesthesia services.

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