Why Planned Parenthood?Working at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health and well-being of people in our communities and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.About this position:Under the supervision and direction of the Medical Director provides quality care and anesthesia to patients in compliance with agency standards and protocols and current scientifically-based standards of care, and incorporates those functions into the overall operations of the agency. In compliance with PPGNHAIK, independently administers safe anesthesia and/or analgesia for surgical procedures as well as pain management; delivers preoperative care and medications; works in accordance with PPGNHI protocols and training; demonstrates proficiency in conducting patient care in an electronic medical records (EMR) environment if required; contributes to the team effort of the health center and agency, thereby ensuring quality care and services for clients. This position is for our Central District Health Center and works 2-3 Thursdays per month.Hourly rate is $125/hr. What you’ll be doing: Assembles necessary supplies and equipment for administering anesthesia or analgesia. Advises PPGNHI on necessary safety equipment.Provides the patient with optimal pain relief before, during and after most surgical proceduresReviews patient medical histories; ensures that patient receives acceptable and safe medications based on past experience and reactions. Examines patient for physical or medical conditions that would interfere with the practice of safe anesthesia in the PPGNHI health center. Delivers preoperative care and medications.Prepares anesthesia and analgesia for administration to patient.Administers anesthesia or analgesics according to standard community medical practices and using good clinical judgment.Monitors patient’s response to anesthesia and analgesia to maintain patient safety. Directs recovery care related to anesthesia and analgesia until patient is discharged per PPGNHI protocols. Identifies clinical emergencies and institutes appropriate measures.Maintains detailed records of all medications administered, and patient's response.Provides confidential healthcare per PPGNHI and HIPPA protocols.Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standard; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following agency’s philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, and other governing agency regulations, and works with Health Center Managers in the maintenance of health center-based quality programs.Consults appropriately with the Medical Director regarding any care outside of PPGNHI scope of practice. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with universal precautions, WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHI policies and procedures.Maintains a cooperative relationship among the health care team by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; serving as a clinical expert and resource in the health centers. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.We’ll trust you to:Adhere to the PPGNHAIK code of conduct and all policies, procedures and protocols.Demonstrate and maintains a high degree of professionalism.Take action to support the affiliate’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.Support and act in accordance with the PPGNHAIK customer service standards.Value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development. You’ll need to have:Education: MS in Nurse Anesthesia required.Experience: 1 year of experience providing anesthesia preferred.License: WA RN Certification: CRNA certification requiredProof of completed COVID-19 Vaccinations is required prior to starting employment with PPGNHAIK.Next Steps:Please click apply now below to submit an application and resume. Once your information has been reviewed by our recruitment team, we will reach out by telephone and email to schedule an interview for all qualified applicants. Please continue to check your spam folder for all email communications that may come from our organization.Equal Opportunity Employment:PPGNHAIK is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement within the organization. Justice is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and engaging.Racism deeply impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities, compounding existing disparities and creating intersectional barriers. We strive to name and address these barriers through community engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation, and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve outcomes for everyone.