Certified RN Anesthetist (CRNA)

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.