Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a part-time opportunity for a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in San Bernardino, CA.

Schedule: 3/10 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) / 30 hrs per week.

To administer analgesia/anesthesia for purpose of pain relief by oral or injectable routes or render patient’s unconscious for surgical procedures by intravenous injected into the vein. CRNA closely monitors the patient’s response by monitoring temperature, pulse, heart rate, respiratory rate, and symptoms of distress until the patient has recovered from the anesthesia and is stable for discharge.

At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including:

• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. 
• Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!
• To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

• Adhere to the agency’s policies, procedures, and protocols. This may include successfully completing agency, regional, and/or state certification requirements.
• Assess the patient’s medical history and how it might affect the patient’s response to anesthesia.
• Assess the patient’s pain management needs prior to surgical procedure.
• Decide which drugs and techniques best fit the patient’s needs.
• Educate the patient about the process to be used.
• Placement and management of IV catheter.
• Connect patients to the EKG monitor prior to procedure.
• Give oral, injectable analgesia or conscious sedation.
• Monitor the patient’s response during and after anesthesia.
• Initiate emergency measures as needed if the patient experiences complications to anesthesia.
• Keep detailed records of the medications given and the patient’s response.
• Assist in the resuscitation of patients, as necessary.
• Assist patients to recovery room after procedure and monitor their status until discharge.
• Expand knowledge about new drugs and anesthesia techniques as they become available. 

Non-Essential Functions:

• Help relieve other licensed staff for their breaks and lunch.
• Order medications and oxygen tank and re-stock medications as needed.
• Attend medical meetings as required.
• May assist with cleaning and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Ability to instill confidence in patients.
• May be deployed to other sites in case of low volume or provider need including San Bernardino County locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• Possess a warm, caring manner and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team approach and communicate and interact well with staff, volunteers, and patients.
• After orientation, must be capable of adjusting to patient flow per agency guidelines. Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to physically assist a patient in distress.
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Availability to work flexible hours and locations within PPOSBC as required.
• May require on-call responsibility. 

Licensure and/or Certification Requirements:

• Current California Nurse Anesthetist license and in good standing.
• Current California Registered Nurse license and in good standing.
• CPR certification required. 

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. 

Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of work experience as a CRNA. 

Agency Standard Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
• Must thrive in a fast paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate high level computer skills including; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Electronic medical records experience may also be required.
• This position requires travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.
• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPOSBC locations and by all PPOSBC employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees.