RN - Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Position Summary:
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery serves a diverse patient population, including trauma, head and neck cancer, cleft palate, biopsies, dental extractions, dental implants, pediatric and adult facial and jaw abnormalities. The procedural nurse performs assigned procedures and physical assessments. Evaluates and revises plan based on changes in patient status during procedural sedation. Administers moderate sedation in the presence, and by the order of a provider. Assesses patient's health history, performs medication reconciliation, assesses compliance with prescribed plan of care. Performs telephone triage and assesses patient's problems or concerns by phone. Assesses patient's learning needs and performs education for pre-operative and post-operative care.

Work Schedules can vary throughout the week to include: 6:45a-3:45p, 7a-4p, 7:30a-4:30p, 8a-5p.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 60 days. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) or more years in a nursing role.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients after hire.
• Moderate sedation certification

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and with others.

Essential Functions:

• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placement of IV's, and administering chemotherapy drugs.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
• Assesses patient's health history, preforms medication reconciliation, and assesses compliance with prescribed plan of care.
• Performs telephone triage and assesses patient's problems or concerns by phone. RN should be able to offer interventions, find a resolution, or seek assistance from providers as appropriate.
• Performs assigned procedures and performs physical assessments to assess the patient. Evaluates and revises plan based on changes in patient status.
• Administers moderate sedation in the presence, and by the order, of a provider. Assess, interpret and intervene based on the patient assessment and vital signs.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Assesses patient's learning needs and performs education for pre-operative and post-operative care.