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Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)
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 initiatives
Qualifications:
- 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 environment
Benefits:
- 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 technology
If 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 nee
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