In this role, you will practice both autonomously and in partnership with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based care for patients of all ages and acuity levels. You will support a diverse range of procedures, including surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management services, while helping ensure the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and outcomes.
As a successful candidate, you will: - Perform and document the pre-anesthesia assessment and evaluation of the patient.
- Obtain informed consent for anesthesia and related services.
- Perform all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation.
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer.
- Initiate and administer post-anesthesia pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system.
- Initiate and administer respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post-anesthesia period.
- Evaluate the patient's response to anesthesia and surgery; take appropriate corrective action during the post-anesthesia period.
- Provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
Your qualifications should include: - Graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
- Is currently certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
- Insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
- Demonstrates current competency in the clinical responsibilities specified.
- Active state licensure as a registered nurse in the state of California and comply with any applicable state statutory and regulatory requirements concerning APPAs.
- Certified or recertified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists.
- Be insurable by an appropriate medical malpractice insurer for the limits required by this institution or state.
- Salary range - $220,000 - $285,000
