W-2 full-time

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This full-time Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist role in Riverside offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus. The nurse works under the medical supervision of a physician anesthesiologist to deliver general and regional anesthesia for surgical, obstetric and other procedures, caring for patients from neonates through geriatric age groups in line with hospital and department standards.

Core duties include pre-operative evaluation through patient interview and examination and review of the chart, then selecting an anesthetic together with the physician. The role also covers checking and maintaining equipment before and between cases, preparing medications, monitoring patients during surgery, and assessing patients both at the end of procedures and within 24 hours afterward. Responsibilities extend to airway management, fluid and homeostasis support, emergency response, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and care of ventilated patients.

The nurse keeps accurate records of controlled substances, communicates with surgeons and anesthesiologists about patient concerns, and works within delineated clinical privileges. Compliance with accreditation standards, state regulations and departmental policy is expected, along with courteous working relationships with patients, colleagues and the public. The position operates within a team model alongside anesthesiologist assistants, CRNAs and anesthesia technicians.