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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Registered Nurse Anesthetist New Grad

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools by the date of hire.
  • Hold a California Registered Nurse license.
  • Obtain Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist certification in California within five months of hire.
  • Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association at hire.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association at hire.
  • Demonstrate technical, clinical, and professional skills and perform related techniques and procedures within the scope of practice defined by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
  • Have skills in charting and documentation and knowledge of equipment and supplies.
  • Be able to work within an anesthesia team model with MDAs, CRNAs, and anesthesia technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Administer general and regional anesthesia to patients of all age groups for surgical, obstetrical, and other procedures requiring anesthesia services, under the medical supervision of a physician anesthesiologist.
  • Uphold Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
  • Comply with organizational rules, policies, and procedures, including TJC, Title 22, regional, and department requirements.
  • Evaluate patients preoperatively by interviewing and examining them, and review their charts for relevant information.
  • Select anesthetics in collaboration with an MD based on preoperative examination.
  • Apply understanding of patients’ cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation when delivering services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Evaluate patients’ responses to premedication.
  • Communicate patients’ special concerns to surgeons and physician anesthesiologists.
  • Check anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
  • Prepare drugs for administration.
  • Administer anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical privileges and any imposed conditions or restrictions.
  • Monitor patients intraoperatively.
  • Evaluate patients’ operative and postoperative condition and take necessary action to maintain stability.
  • Evaluate patients postoperatively within 24 hours.
  • Maintain an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Maintain equipment and supplies in accordance with department policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with the public, patients, staff, and other personnel.
  • Perform other duties within the scope of licensure or certification as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for patients across various age groups.
  • Skills in general and regional anesthesia administration, deep sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and use of anesthesia-related equipment.
  • Skills in communication, education, and staff development.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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