Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
We are searching for a highly skilled and motivated CRNA to join
our team at Stanford Health Care. As a CRNA, you will work with our
anesthesia team to provide safe and effective anesthesia care to
patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role is full-time,
with daytime shifts and no on-call responsibilities. This is an
exciting opportunity to be a part of a cutting-edge healthcare
facility that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient
care.Key Responsibilities:* Collaborate with the anesthesia team to
administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures*
Conduct pre-operative evaluations and develop an appropriate
anesthesia care plan* Monitor patients during surgery and make
necessary adjustments to ensure safe and effective anesthesia
delivery* Manage post-operative pain and provide follow-up care as
needed* Participate in the training and mentoring of student nurse
anesthetists* Participate in departmental and hospital-wide quality
improvement initiativesQualifications:* Current California state RN
and CRNA licenses* Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia
program* Minimum of 2 years experience as a CRNA in a hospital
setting* Excellent communication, organization, and critical
thinking skills* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environmentBenefits:* Competitive salary with
excellent pay* Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates* Comprehensive
benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance,
retirement plans, and more* Opportunities for professional
development and career advancement* Working in a state-of-the-art
facility with cutting-edge technologyIf you are a dedicated CRNA
who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity,
we invite you to apply and join our team at Stanford Health Care.
We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and
inclusive work environment where they can thrive and grow. Come be
a part of our team and contribute to our mission of delivering
high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.*This is a
Stanford Health Care job.**A Brief Overview*REQUIREMENTS: Entry
level with greater than three (3) years of experience as a CRNA.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) functions under
this Nurse Anesthetist Job Description approved by the
Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). In collaboration with
the attending physicians in the Department of Anesthesiology, and
through implementation of standardized procedures, the CRNA is
responsible for selecting and administering anesthesia to pediatric
and adult patients undergoing surgical procedures in the Operating
Room (OR), or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic
procedures outside the OR under the supervision of an
anesthesiologist. Specific functions pertaining to the Department
of Anesthesiology are established by the CRNA and his/her
supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical
and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges
Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical
Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and
Procedures Committee.*Locations*Stanford Health Care*What you will
do** A. A CRNA may provide only those medical services which he/she
is competent to perform, and which are consistent with the CRNA's
education, training and experience, and which are performed under
the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is responsible for the
patients cared for by that CRNA.* B. A CRNA shall consult with an
anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic
problem which the CRNA determines exceeds his/her level of
competence.* C. Scope of Practice of the CRNA:* Obtains complete
histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of
normal and abnormal findings on patients, according to written
standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment &
Management of Patients]* Performs or requests and evaluates
diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient,
according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized
Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients]* Orders, obtains
and administers pre-anesthetic and anesthetic agents, and adjuvant
drugs for administration through general, regional or local
techniques, according to written standardized procedures. [see
Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or
Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]* Performs designated
procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written
standardized procedures where applicable.* Obtains informed
consent, as indicated.* Evaluates patient to identify apparent or
potential difficulties with airway management, if indicated.*
Discusses anesthesia and/or treatment plan based on identified
assessments and physical findings.* Explains tests, procedures and
disease processes to patients and their families, as indicated.*
Obtains, prepares and uses all equipment, monitors, supplies and
drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation
techniques, performs and orders safety checks as needed.* Observes,
monitors and records vital signs, respiratory stability, adequate
gaseous exchange, types of fluids and/or blood loss evaluation and
replacement and other critical parameters.* Inserts invasive
monitoring lines for an anesthetic and for interpretation of
physiologic data.* Performs all aspects of airway management.*
Recognizes abnormal patient response during anesthesia, selecting
and implementing corrective action and requesting consultation
whenever necessary. Provides airway management, administration of
emergency fluids and drugs, and uses basic or advanced life support
techniques.* Keeps the surgeon/proceduralist and responsible
anesthesiologist informed of patient's condition as needed.*
Documents anesthetic in accordance with legal and regulatory
requirements; records type of anesthetic used.* Evaluates patient
response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting
pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability
during transfer.* Performs post-anesthesia follow-up and evaluation
of patient's response to anesthesia in the recovery room, taking
appropriate corrective actions and requesting consultation when
indicated.* Communicates with the assigned anesthesia faculty
member, as needed, before, during and after surgery.* Performs
designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according
to written standardized procedures where applicable.* Ensures
compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and
procedures.* Performs other duties as assigned.*Education
Qualifications** Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited
college or university.* Graduate of a CRNA program accredited by
the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational
Programs (COA).* Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited
college or university preferred.*Licenses and Certifications** RN -
Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
and* BLS - Basic Life Support and* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life
Support* CRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist* *These principles
apply to ALL employees:*Job Type: Full-timePay: $105.00 - $140.00
per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Disability insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Loan
forgiveness* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan*
Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSupplemental Pay:* Signing
bonusWork Location: In person
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