Stanford Health Care is seeking a highly skilled CRNA

  • Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Updated January 16, 2025

Job Highlights

CA Facility Full Time No Call W-2

Job Description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our renowned anesthesia team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide anesthesia care in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology, supporting a wide range of surgical and diagnostic procedures. As a CRNA, you will collaborate closely with anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care. This full-time role offers daytime shifts with no on-call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the anesthesia team to provide safe and effective anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures.
  • Conduct pre-operative evaluations and create individualized anesthesia care plans.
  • Monitor patients intraoperatively, adjusting anesthesia as necessary to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Manage post-operative pain and provide follow-up care as needed.
  • Mentor and train student nurse anesthetists.
  • Participate in departmental and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.

Scope of Practice

  • Obtain complete histories and perform physical exams with assessments of findings.
  • Perform or request diagnostic studies and evaluate results.
  • Administer anesthesia agents and adjunctive drugs per standardized procedures.
  • Perform airway management and insert invasive monitoring lines as needed.
  • Respond to abnormal patient responses during anesthesia, implementing corrective actions and consulting with anesthesiologists as needed.
  • Document all aspects of anesthesia care according to regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate patient responses during emergence and recovery, implementing treatments to ensure patient stability.

Qualifications

Education:

  • 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 preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Current California RN and CRNA licenses.
  • BLS and ACLS certification.
  • CRNA certification.

Experience and Skills:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Annual Estimated Salary or Payment

The salary range for this position is $270,000 to $300,000 annually. Additional benefits include:

  • Competitive salary with sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more.
  • $2,000 annually in continuing education funds for certifications or conference attendance.
  • $15,000 scholarship for advanced degree opportunities.
  • Professional Excellence Program, providing up to 10% of time for professional development.

Location

Stanford Health Care
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, California, 94304

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