UCSF Health is hiring: Sr. Nurse Anesthetist in Oakland

Sr. Nurse Anesthetist role at UCSF Health

Job Code: 84864BR. Full Time.

Essential Functions

• Maintain Clinical Competency
• NBCRNA Certification maintenance
• Continuing Medical Education: Documentation of compliance with the Board of Registered Nursing of California CEU requirements for re-licensure. Educational activities must relate, in part, to the privileges requested and granted
• Competency Assessment: Demonstrated competence and documentation of successful treatment to a minimum number of patients, as determined by the Chair/Chief of Department, for the past 24 months, based on quality assessment/improvement activities and outcomes
• ACLS/CPR/PALS Re-Certification: Certification must be approved by the American Heart Association

• Quality / Financial / Regulatory Compliance
• Active participation in Hospital and Medical Staff Quality Built-In (QBI) activities for pre-op, intra-op and post-op care, including value stream mapping and kaizen events, and adherence to peri-operative safety protocols
• Comply with bylaws, rules, regulations, guidelines and policies and procedures of Hospital and the Medical Staff / Advance Practice Providers, including Hospital Rules and Medical Staff Bylaws related to patient relations, scheduling, billing, records, FPPE/OPPE and other administrative matters
• Adhere to CRNA clinical standards/guidelines established by the UCSF Office of Advanced Practice Providers

• Patient Satisfaction: Hospital will engage a third party to survey patient satisfaction with professional/clinical services. Based on results, participate in departmental and/or individual plan of action to improve patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (or successor).
• Masters degree in Nursing with a Nurse Anesthetist program
• Demonstrate current competency by showing evidence of providing anesthesia services for at least 2000 hours in the last 24 months
• Physical requirements: Sit up to 3 hours/day; Stand/Walk 6-8 hours; Bend/Stoop up to 3 hours; Reach up to 6 hours; Repetitive use of upper extremities; Lift/Push/Pull up to 25 lbs (25 lbs with assistance or equipment)
• Hearing alarms and vision within required ranges; reasonable accommodations may be made

• Preferred Qualifications: N/A

License/Certification

• Current California license as a Registered Nurse
• Active California Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license
• Certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (or predecessor/successor)
• Active American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications

About UCSF

UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research. UCSF consistently ranks among the top hospitals nationwide. We value professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). We are committed to equity and building a diverse community, welcoming all qualified candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.