The Regents of the University of California is hiring: Sr Nurse Anesthetist in L

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

08/12/2024

Salary Range: $126.12 - $160 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

18467

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, the Sr. Nurse Anesthetist will perform safe anesthesia care, including:

• Pre-operative assessment
• Writing of appropriate pre-op orders as specified by approved standard procedures
• Administration of all types of anesthetic and techniques
• Patient monitoring intra-operatively
• Providing for intra-op course and emergence
• Assisting in post-operative care

Work may include 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, totaling 40 hours per week, as well as on-call shifts. Work will be assigned to various ORs.

Job Qualifications

• Valid California RN and CRNA license
• Graduated from an accredited Master's or DNP program in Nurse Anesthesia
• Current certification/re-certification by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC
• Ability to perform thorough pre, intra-operative, and post-operative assessments and formulate safe anesthesia care plans
• Skill in pre-operative assessment, including identification of pre-existing diseases, understanding drug interactions, recognizing physical examination abnormalities, and understanding surgical delays and consultations
• Ability to explain anesthetic techniques, risks, and obtain informed consent
• Ability to document anesthesia records comprehensively
• Skill in airway management and physiological monitoring interpretation
• Ability to insert monitoring lines under medical direction
• Knowledge of pharmacology related to anesthesia practice
• Skill in performing MAC, regional, and general anesthesia techniques
• Ability to recognize signs of safe emergence from anesthesia and manage patient transport and reporting
• Knowledge of current clinical education and research techniques, evidenced by experience, credentials, and licensure