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0.9 FTE Part time Rotating - 12 Hour R2654104 Onsite Other Palo Alto, 300 Pasteur Dr, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America) We are searching for a highly skilled and motivated CRNA to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a CRNA, you will work with our anesthesia team to provide safe and effective anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role is full-time, with daytime shifts and no on-call responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a cutting-edge healthcare facility that is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the anesthesia team to administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures Conduct pre-operative evaluations and develop an appropriate anesthesia care plan Monitor patients during surgery and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe and effective anesthesia delivery Manage post-operative pain and provide follow-up care as needed Participate in the training and mentoring of student nurse anesthetists Participate in departmental and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives Qualifications Current California state RN and CRNA licenses Graduation from an accredited nurse anesthesia program Minimum of 2 years experience as a CRNA in a hospital setting Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Benefits Competitive salary with excellent pay Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and more Opportunities for professional development and career advancement Working in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology If you are a dedicated CRNA who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to apply and join our team at Stanford Health Care. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment where they can thrive and grow. Come be a part of our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview REQUIREMENTS: Entry level with greater than three (3) years of experience as a CRNA. The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) functions under this Nurse Anesthetist Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). In collaboration with the attending physicians in the Department of Anesthesiology, and through implementation of standardized procedures, the CRNA is responsible for selecting and administering anesthesia to pediatric and adult patients undergoing surgical procedures in the Operating Room (OR), or to patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures outside the OR under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Specific functions pertaining to the Department of Anesthesiology are established by the CRNA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. Locations Stanford Health Care What You Will Do A. A CRNA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, and which are consistent with the CRNA’s education, training and experience, and which are performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is responsible for the patients cared for by that CRNA. B. A CRNA shall consult with an anesthesiologist regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the CRNA determines exceeds his/her level of competence. C. Scope of Practice of the CRNA: Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on patients, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients] Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures. [see Standardized Procedure: Assessment & Management of Patients] Orders, obtains and administers pre-anesthetic and anesthetic agents, and adjuvant drugs for administra