Certified Nurse Anesthetist jobs in Oakland, CA

Essential Functions:

·         Maintain Clinical Competency

o   Maintenance of NBCRNA Certification AND

o   Continuing Medical Education: Documentation of compliance with the Board of Registered Nursing of California CEU requirements for re-licensure.  Educational activities must relate, in part, to the privileges requested and granted AND

o   Competency Assessment: Current demonstrated competence and documentation of successful treatment to a minimum of patients, set forth by the Chair/Chief of Department, for the past 24 months based on the results of quality assessment/improvement activities and outcomes AND

o   ACLS/CPR/PALS Re-Certification: Certification must be approved by the American Heart Association

·         Quality / Financial / Regulatory Compliance

o   Active participation in Hospital and Medical Staff Quality Built-In (QBI) activities for pre-op, intra-op and post-op care, such as participation in value stream mapping and kaizen event, as well as adhere to peri-operative safety protocols.

o   Comply with bylaws, rules, regulations, guidelines and policies and procedures of Hospital and the bylaws, rules and regulations of the Medical Staff / Advance Practice Providers, including, Hospital Rules and Medical Staff Bylaws applicable to patient relations, scheduling, billing, records, collections, FPPE/OPPE and other administrative matters related to the operation of the Department and/or the Hospital.

o   Adhere to CRNA clinical standards/guidelines established by the UCSF Office of Advanced Practice Providers

·         Patient Satisfaction

o   Hospital will engage a third party to periodically survey patient satisfaction with professional/clinical services provided.   Based on survey results, participate in departmental and/or individual plan of action to sustain or improve patient satisfaction.

 Technical Knowledge

• ·         General knowledge of medical terminology.
• ·         Advanced understanding of anesthesia and other critical nursing skills.
• ·         Demonstrated patient care skills.
• ·         Knowledge/experience with clinical & billing documentation in an Electronic Medical and Anesthesia Record (Preferably Epic).

Minimum Education/Certifications:

• ·         Graduation from an approved program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs or its predecessor or successor.
• ·         Master¿s degree in Nursing completion from a Nurse Anesthetist program

Minimum Experience:  ·         Demonstrate current competency by showing evidence that he/she has provided anesthesia services for at least 2000 hours Demonstrate current competency by showing evidence that he/she has provided anesthesia services for at least 2000 hours in the last twenty-four months.

Additional Minimum Requirements:

• ·         Current California license as a Registered Nurse
• ·         Active CA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist license.
• ·         Certification by the Counsel of Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or by a predecessor or successor
• ·         Active American Heart Association CPR certification for healthcare providers
• ·         Active American Heart Association ACLS certification
• ·         Active American Heart Association PALS certification

Physical Requirements:

• Sit: Up to 3 hours/day
• Stand/Walk: 6-8 hours
• Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours
• Reach: Up to 6 hours
• Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs
• Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment
• This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.