CRNA – So San Francisco Hospital – Anesthesiology-Inpatient – SH Day
NALHE, South San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Summary
Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics before and during surgical or medical procedures as a member of the anesthesia care team, in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia, taking remedial action when necessary. Submits postoperative reports on patient condition and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside the OR in accordance with KP policies, established competency, and MD order.
Essential Responsibilities
Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in the hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
Reviews patient charts, including permits, pre‑operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KP policies and departmental policy.
Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc. Ensures that all pre‑anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards. Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their families as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained.
Develops the care regimen for assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choosing an anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical needs, possible postoperative complications, and patient history and conditions, and evaluates and manages the patient according to departmental policy.
Participates with post‑anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient‑safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite. Monitors vital signs such as blood pressure, observes any significant physical changes, informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patient condition and takes any necessary remedial action, including infant resuscitation when necessary. Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso‑active drugs, etc.
Keeps current accurate and complete records of procedures performed and patient conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.
Performs procedures outside the OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order. Charts details of procedures on progress notes.
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Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics before and during surgical or medical procedures as a member of the anesthesia care team, in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia, taking remedial action when necessary. Submits postoperative reports on patient condition and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside the OR in accordance with KP policies, established competency, and MD order.
Essential Responsibilities
Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in the hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
Reviews patient charts, including permits, pre‑operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KP policies and departmental policy.
Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc. Ensures that all pre‑anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards. Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their families as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained.
Develops the care regimen for assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choosing an anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical needs, possible postoperative complications, and patient history and conditions, and evaluates and manages the patient according to departmental policy.
Participates with post‑anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient‑safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite. Monitors vital signs such as blood pressure, observes any significant physical changes, informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patient condition and takes any necessary remedial action, including infant resuscitation when necessary. Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso‑active drugs, etc.
Keeps current accurate and complete records of procedures performed and patient conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.
Performs procedures outside the OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order. Charts details of procedures on progress notes.
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