Job Description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Intraoperative Support:
• Assist oral surgeons during outpatient surgical procedures.
• Ensure surgical environments are well-prepared.
• Monitor patient vitals and comfort during procedures under sedation.
• Preoperative Duties:
• Conduct patient assessments and obtain thorough medical histories.
• Facilitate and evaluate medical clearance for surgery, coordinating with primary care providers or specialists as needed.
• Provide pre-operative instructions to patients and families.
• Prepare patient for procedure including IV placement and medication administration.
• Postoperative Care:
• Oversee recovery and discharge processes in compliance with safety protocols.
• Educate patients and caregivers on post-operative care, medication usage, warning signs, and follow-up instructions.
• Provide follow-up communication to ensure smooth recovery and address concerns.
• Team Leadership & Support:
• Guide and support surgical assistants and other clinical team members.
• Ensure clinical protocols are followed and assist with training new staff.
• Promote best practices in infection control, safety, and patient care.
• Administrative & Clinical Coordination:
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation.
• Coordinate with the front office and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient flow.
• Assist in the implementation of quality improvement and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) with an active state license required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in surgical, perioperative, Med-Surg, or outpatient clinical settings; oral surgery or dental experience is highly desirable.
• Certifications: BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Comfort in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

Working Environment:

• Outpatient clinical and surgical setting.
• Typical hours Monday–Friday with occasional extended hours based on surgical schedule.
• Requires periods of standing, lifting, and working in a sterile environment.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting surgical excellence and delivering compassionate, efficient care to our patients.

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