Kaiser Permanente
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Vacaville
Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville, California, United States, 95688
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Vacaville
Job Number: 1377275
Posting Date: Sep 5, 2025, 9:39:52 PM
Description
Job Summary:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures as part of the anesthesia care team in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia, takes remedial action when warranted, submits postoperative reports, and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR following KP policies, competencies, and MD orders.
Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
Reviews patients charts, permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, following KP policies and departmental policy.
Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control; ensures all pre‑anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.
Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients and documents that the risks were explained.
Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the regimen with the supervising physician and obtains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; initiates IV solution, administers selected anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post‑operative complications, and patient history and conditions; evaluates and manages the patient according to departmental policy.
Participates with post‑anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient‑safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.
Monitors patients vital signs, observes significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients’ condition and takes remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso‑active drugs, etc.
Keeps current, accurate, and complete record of procedures performed and patients’ conditions immediately prior to anesthesia administration according to established standards.
Performs procedures outside the OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., following policies and procedures, competencies, and physician orders; charts details of procedures on progress notes.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis; may change job descriptions or pay status following notice to affected employees.
Secondary Function
Varied shifts – 8, 10, 12 hr. Nights and weekends as well as some compensated call.
Service both Vallejo and Vacaville; Vacaville primary location.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Experience: N/A
Education
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire.
Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
Basic Life Support required at hire.
National Provider Identifier required at hire.
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
Demonstrated track record of following precautionary and preventive measures in patient care.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi‑Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Primary Location California — Vacaville — Vacaville Medical Offices B
Primary Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week
Shift Day
Working Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (may be required to rotate every other weekend)
Start Time 07:30 AM
End Time 04:00 PM
Job Schedule Full‑time
Job Type Standard
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Category Nursing Licensed Public Department: Vacaville Hospital — Anesthesiology‑Inpatient — 0206
Travel Yes, 20 % of the time
Employee Group NUE‑NCAL‑03|NUE|Non Union Employee
Salary Posting Salary Low: $238,500; Posting Salary High: $308,550
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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Job Summary:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures as part of the anesthesia care team in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia, takes remedial action when warranted, submits postoperative reports, and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR following KP policies, competencies, and MD orders.
Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
Reviews patients charts, permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, following KP policies and departmental policy.
Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control; ensures all pre‑anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.
Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients and documents that the risks were explained.
Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the regimen with the supervising physician and obtains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; initiates IV solution, administers selected anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post‑operative complications, and patient history and conditions; evaluates and manages the patient according to departmental policy.
Participates with post‑anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient‑safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.
Monitors patients vital signs, observes significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients’ condition and takes remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso‑active drugs, etc.
Keeps current, accurate, and complete record of procedures performed and patients’ conditions immediately prior to anesthesia administration according to established standards.
Performs procedures outside the OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., following policies and procedures, competencies, and physician orders; charts details of procedures on progress notes.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis; may change job descriptions or pay status following notice to affected employees.
Secondary Function
Varied shifts – 8, 10, 12 hr. Nights and weekends as well as some compensated call.
Service both Vallejo and Vacaville; Vacaville primary location.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Experience: N/A
Education
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia by date of hire.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (California) required at hire.
Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
Basic Life Support required at hire.
National Provider Identifier required at hire.
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
Demonstrated track record of following precautionary and preventive measures in patient care.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi‑Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Primary Location California — Vacaville — Vacaville Medical Offices B
Primary Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week
Shift Day
Working Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (may be required to rotate every other weekend)
Start Time 07:30 AM
End Time 04:00 PM
Job Schedule Full‑time
Job Type Standard
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Job Category Nursing Licensed Public Department: Vacaville Hospital — Anesthesiology‑Inpatient — 0206
Travel Yes, 20 % of the time
Employee Group NUE‑NCAL‑03|NUE|Non Union Employee
Salary Posting Salary Low: $238,500; Posting Salary High: $308,550
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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