Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist-Relief
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
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(United States of America) 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, this 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 a physician after the order for anesthesia
has been written. 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, IDPC, the Credentials and Privileges
Committee, the Stanford Hospital and clinics (SHC) medical
executive committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and
Procedures Committee. Functions: 1. 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 patient's care for by
the CRNA. 2. A CRNA shall consult with the anesthesiologist
regarding any tasks, procedure or diagnostic problem which the CRNA
determines exceeds his/her level of competence. 3. Scope of
practice of the CRNA: Obtains complete histories and performs
pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal
findings on patient's, according to written standardized
procedures. Performs all requests and evaluates diagnostic studies
as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to the
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 the written
standardized procedure Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Evaluates patient to identify apparent or potential difficulties
with airway control, if indicated. Discusses anesthesia and/or
treatment plan based on identified assessments and physical
findings. Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to
patient's and their family's, as indicated. Obtains, prepares and
uses all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs use for
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 an 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. Performance post-anesthesia
follow-up and evaluation of patient's response anesthesia in the
recovery room, taking appropriate corrective actions in requesting
consultation when indicated. Communicates with assigned anesthesia
faculty member, as needed, before, during and after surgery.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and
according to the written standardized procedures were applicable.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies
and procedures. Performs other duties assigned. Equal Opportunity
Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and
is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of
its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity
and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin,
political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of
any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions
will be considered after an individualized assessment of the
conviction and the job requirements.* Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is
committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its
policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity
and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin,
political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of
any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions
will be considered after an individualized assessment of the
conviction and the job requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is
committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its
policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity
and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin,
political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of
any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and
ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions
will be considered after an individualized assessment of the
conviction and the job requirements. Education:Master's or doctoral
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).Licensure/Certification:Licensure is a Registered Nurse (RN)
in the State of California. 2. Certifications as a Certified
Registered Nurse (CRNA) in the State of California.National Board
Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)
from the National Board of Certification and Recertifications for
Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Certification in Basic Life Support
(BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).Certification in
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart
Association (AHA). Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care
(SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal
opportunity and non-discrimination in -all of -its policies and
practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does
not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,
sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression,
religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs,
marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran
status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups,
people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered
after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements.
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