Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA), Downey (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia to all age groups. - Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. - Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements). - Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining patient; reviews chart for relevant information. - In collaboration with MD selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination. - Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of each age group served: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. - Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination. - Evaluates patients response to pre-medication. - Communicates with surgeon and physician anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient. - Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition. - Prepares drugs for administration. - Administers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof. - Monitors the patient intraoperatively. - Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability. - Evaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours). - Maintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines. - Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department policies and procedures. - Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. TJC, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements). - Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff and other personnel. - May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required. - Note: Must be able to work within an Anesthesia team model, work with MDAs, CRNAs and Anesthesia TECHs.