Level I CRNA - Anesthesia - $149-162 per hour

Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Stanford Health Care is seeking a CRNA Anesthesia Level I for a job in Palo Alto, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Anesthesia
• Discipline: CRNA
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff0.9 FTE - - -Full time - - -Day - 12 Hour - - -R - - -Onsite - - -10 Anesthesia Nurse Anesthesia - - -Other - - -PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, CaliforniaIf 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 - 12 Hour (United States of America)***** NEW EXPANSION/GROWTH CRNA OPPORTUNITIES AT STANFORD HEALTH CARE- Up to $60K for Sign-On and Relocation Bonus **********NEW GRADS WELCOME! *****We are searching for a highly skilled and motivated CRNA to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a CRNA, you will work with our anesthesia team to provide safe and effective anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role is full-time, with daytime shifts and no on-call responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a cutting-edge healthcare facility that provides exceptional patient care.Key Responsibilities:--- Collaborate with the anesthesia team to administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedure.--- Conduct pre-operative evaluations and develop an appropriate anesthesia care plan.--- Monitor patients during surgery and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe and effective anesthesia delivery.--- Manage post-operative pain and provide follow-up care as needed.--- Participate in the training and mentoring of student nurse anesthetists.--- Participate in departmental and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.Qualifications:--- Current California state RN and CRNA licenses.--- Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program.--- Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.--- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Benefits:--- Competitive salary with excellent pay.--- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.--- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more.--- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.--- Working in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology.Current Expansion/Growth--- Re-opening of 11 newly renovated room in the main operating room.--- Work in a cohesive, highly engaged CRNA team.--- Advanced Practice Provider(APP) Promotional Ladder.--- Professional Excellence Program up to 10% of time for professional development.If you are a dedicated CRNA who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to apply and join our team at Stanford Health Care. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment where they can thrive and grow. Come be a part of our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.This is a Stanford Health Care job.A Brief OverviewREQUIREMENTS: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.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, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.LocationsStanford Health CareWhat you will do
  • A. 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.
  • B. A CRNA shall consult with an anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the CRNA determines exceeds his/her level of competence.
  • C. 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. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients]
  • Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients]
  • 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. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]
  • 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 Licensure and
      • BLS - Basic Life Support and
      • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
      • CRNA - Certified Nurse AnesthetistThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford 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 interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
        • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
        • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
        • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual 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.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $149.46 - $162.21 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2442244. Posted job title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist I (Crna), Full-Time Days - Up To $60K For Sign-On And Relo BonusAbout Stanford Health CareStanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford MedicineBenefits
          • Medical benefits
          • Continuing Education
          • 403b retirement plan
          • Dental benefits
          • Vision benefits
          • Pet insurance
          • Wellness and fitness programs
          • Employee assistance programs
          • Life insurance
          • Discount program
          • Sign-On bonus

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