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LOS ANGELES COUNTY
NURSE ANESTHETIST II
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A Nurse Anesthetist specializes in administering anesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, and provides anesthesia-related care. Performs work that requires higher qualifications than an anesthesia technician. Works in a hospital, directly under a physician, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
$191,756 / year median in California
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
Y5172UTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from all registered nurses for this non-competitive opportunity.FILING DATE
The application filing period will begin on August 5, 2026- Continuous We will keep accepting applications until all vacancies are filled.
WHY WORK FOR US LA
Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations- Health Services Los Angeles County .
OUR MISSION
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.The Team Member We Are Looking For:
Team member with comprehensive knowledge of the physiological basis for administering anesthesia and associated drugs and the use of related equipment in order to obtain a balanced anesthesia. Essential Job Functions Pre-anesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of the Patient Obtains an appropriate health history. Conducts appropriate physical screening assessments. Recommends or requests pertinent diagnostic studies and evaluate the results. Selects, obtains, orders, and administers preanesthetic medications. Documents the preanesthetic evaluation and obtains comprehensive informed consent for anesthesia and related services. lntra-operative Care Obtains, prepares, and uses all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques; performs and orders safety checks as needed. Selects, obtains or administers the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetic. Performs all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. Performs and manages regional anesthetic techniques including, but not limited to, subarachnoid, epidural and caudal blocks; plexus, major and peripheral nerve blocks; intravenous regional anesthesia; transtracheal, topical and local infiltration blocks; intracapsular, intercostal and ocular blocks. Provides appropriate invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities using current standards and techniques. Recognizes abnormal patient response during anesthesia; selects and implements corrective action and requests consultation whenever necessary. Evaluates patient response during emergence from anesthesia and institutes pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Post-anesthesia Care Provides post anesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to the anesthesia and surgical experience; takes appropriate corrective actions and requests consultation when indicated. Initiates, orders, and administers respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the post anesthesia period. Initiates, orders, and administers pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the post anesthesia period to prevent morbidity and mortality. Initiates, orders, and administers acute post anesthesia pain management techniques. Discharges patients from a post anesthesia care unit (PACU) according to facility policy. Clinical Support Functions Inserts peripheral and central intravenous catheters. Inserts pulmonary artery catheters. Inserts arterial catheters and performs arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples. Manages emergency situations, including initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care. Management of interventional pain therapy using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain-relief modalities. Selects, obtains, orders and/or administers medications or treatments related to the care of the patient, using consultation when appropriate. Accepts additional responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA and appropriate to the practice setting. Requirements Requirements toQualify:
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1) A valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.- AND•2) Graduation from a nursing anesthesia education program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Program of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
- AND•3) Valid and unrestricted certification or recertification [of National Certification Examination] issued by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetics.
- AND•4) Valid and unrestricted Nurse Anesthetist certification issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing•AND•5) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association .