Location: Palo Alto,CA, USA
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 10 Hour (United States of America) Stanford Health Care is actively recruiting for relief CRNA's to join our team. In collaboration with the attending physicians in the Department of Anesthesiology, and through implementation of standardized procedures, this CRNA is responsible for selecting and administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures in the operating room, or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR, under the supervision of a physician after the order for anesthesia has been written. Relief CRNA's are required to work a minimum of 4 shifts a month and no more than 1000 hours in a year. We offer excellent compensation with a relief premium, great quality of life working weekdays with no call, and opportunity to support this growing CRNA team. We look forward to your application! This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview REQUIREMENTS: Entry level. 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. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do 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.A CRNA shall consult with an anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the CRNA determines exceeds his/her level of competence.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.Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures.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.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 needed, before, during and after surgery.Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according to written standardized procedures where applicable.Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned. Education Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.Graduate of a CRNA program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State LicensureBLS - Basic Life SupportACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportCRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered care.#J-18808-Ljbffr