Under the medical supervision of an Anesthesiologist, administers general and regional anesthesia for all types of surgical, obstetrical and other procedures that require anesthesia services, to patients of various age groups including: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric in accordance with hospital and departmental standards of care.
Posted Sep 9
Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Anesthesiology-Inpatient · Hospital neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
License
CRNA licenseRegistered Nurse License (California)
Term
Per Diem Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Downey (Per Diem)
upholds policies, procedures, and applicable lawsUpholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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complies with organizational rules, policies, and procedures
Day to day
pre-operative patient evaluation and chart reviewEvaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
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collaborates with anesthesiologist to select anestheticIn collaboration with the anesthesiologist selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
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applies understanding of maturation process across age groups
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selects anesthetic based on pre-operative examinationselects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
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evaluates patient response to pre-medicationEvaluates patients response to pre-medication.
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communicates special patient concerns to surgeon and anesthesiologistCommunicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient.
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checks anesthesia equipment daily and between casesChecks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
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prepares drugs for administrationPrepares drugs for administration.
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administers anesthesia within delineated clinical privilegesAdministers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof.
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monitors patient intraoperativelyMonitors the patient intraoperatively.
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evaluates operative and post-operative condition to maintain stabilityEvaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability.
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evaluates patients postoperatively within 24 hoursEvaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours).
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maintains accurate accounting of controlled substancesMaintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines.
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maintains departmental equipment and suppliesMaintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department policies and procedures.
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complies with TJC, CAC Title 22, regional and department rules
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maintains relations with public, patients, and staffEstablishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff and other personnel.
Under the medical supervision of an Anesthesiologist, administers general and regional anesthesia for all types of surgical, obstetrical and other procedures that require anesthesia services, to patients of various age groups including: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric in accordance with hospital and departmental standards of care. Such intervention may include, but not be limited to: airway management; maintenance of fluid balance; homeostasis; monitoring; response to emergencies related to airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and management of patients on ventilators.
Essential
Responsibilities
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 the anesthesiologist 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 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).
Precepts student nurse anesthetists.
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.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents frequently explore North Downey, an established and quieter enclave near Stonewood Center featuring spacious mid-century single-family properties. The Downtown core around Firestone Boulevard offers greater walkability with mixed-use apartment communities, local cafes, and civic venues. Relocating healthcare professionals who prefer coastal-adjacent vibes often evaluate nearby Long Beach neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls and Cal Heights, which provide straightforward commutes northward into Downey.
Prospective residents frequently explore North Downey, an established and quieter enclave near Stonewood Center featuring spacious mid-century single-family properties. The Downtown core around Firestone Boulevard offers greater walkability with mixed-use apartment communities, local cafes, and civic venues.
Relocating healthcare professionals who prefer coastal-adjacent vibes often evaluate nearby Long Beach neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls and Cal Heights, which provide straightforward commutes northward into Downey.
Getting around+Driving is the dominant method for getting to work, with public transit accounting for only a minimal share of local trips. Commuters traveling to facilities such as PIH Health Hospital – Downey rely heavily on major freeway arteries including Interstate 5 and Interstate 605, alongside busy surface corridors like Firestone Boulevard. Peak-hour congestion can be intense on freeways, and residential cut-through traffic is a regular complaint during rush periods.
Driving is the dominant method for getting to work, with public transit accounting for only a minimal share of local trips. Commuters traveling to facilities such as PIH Health Hospital – Downey rely heavily on major freeway arteries including Interstate 5 and Interstate 605, alongside busy surface corridors like Firestone Boulevard.
Peak-hour congestion can be intense on freeways, and residential cut-through traffic is a regular complaint during rush periods.
Outdoors+Wilderness Park serves as the city's signature natural escape, offering walking trails, duck ponds, and shaded picnic lawns. Furman Park and Dennis the Menace Park provide open recreational turf, sports facilities, and playgrounds across the city's network of more than a dozen parks. Golf enthusiasts frequent the Rio Hondo Golf Club, though outdoor enthusiasts seeking hiking summits or Pacific beaches must travel further out into the broader Southern California region.
Wilderness Park serves as the city's signature natural escape, offering walking trails, duck ponds, and shaded picnic lawns. Furman Park and Dennis the Menace Park provide open recreational turf, sports facilities, and playgrounds across the city's network of more than a dozen parks.
Golf enthusiasts frequent the Rio Hondo Golf Club, though outdoor enthusiasts seeking hiking summits or Pacific beaches must travel further out into the broader Southern California region.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Downey
Downey stands out as an established, suburban enclave in southeast Los Angeles County that pairs rich aerospace history with essential regional healthcare infrastructure. Anchored locally by PIH Health Hospital – Downey, the city gives healthcare professionals a stable, community-centered base thirteen miles from downtown Los Angeles. Life here centers on lively local gathering spots: pastry runs to Porto's Bakery, coffee on Firestone Boulevard, family weekends at Wilderness Park, and interactive science days at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. North Downey features leafy, mature residential blocks near Stonewood Center, while Downtown offers denser apartment living with urban convenience. Commuting is car-dependent, with Interstate 5 and Interstate 605 delivering access across Los Angeles and Orange counties, though shift workers must navigate significant peak freeway delays. Inland summer heat regularly tops ninety degrees, and trips to the coast require planning, but nurses relocating here gain an established neighborhood rhythm, reputable public schools like Downey High, and deep regional connectivity.
