University of California, Irvine – Irvine, CA
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and anteater mascot.
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist will perform all duties and tasks under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist may be assigned to the following shifts: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM; 9:00 AM-9:30 PM; 11:00 AM-11:30 PM, including weekends and holidays and to various ORs and specialties including OB as needed.
Under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, perform safe anesthesia care, consisting of the following: pre-operative assessment, writing of appropriate pre-op orders as specified by approved standard procedure, administration of all types of anesthetic and techniques, patient monitoring intra-operatively, provides for safe intra-op course and emergence and assists as necessary in post-operative care.
Responsibilities:
- California RN and Nurse Anesthetist License
- ACLS Certification
- AANA Certification
- Shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, call and holidays
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Graduation from an accredited school of nurse anesthesia
- Valid California Registered Nurse license
- Current certification by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by the American Heart Association
- Skill in performing pre-operative assessment of surgical patients
- Ability to explain the proposed anesthetic technique, alternatives, risks and problems
- Ability to safely insert venous and arterial monitoring lines and devices under medical direction of anesthesiologist
- Knowledge of pharmacology, dosage, side effects and contraindications of all drugs currently employed in anesthesia practice at UCI
- Ability to recognize post-operative complications of anesthesia
- Ability to assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency situations
Special Conditions:
Hours: Shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, call and holidays.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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