Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery RN

1 month ago


San Antonio, United States Methodist Healthcare Ministries Full time

Essential Duties:

* Assist the provider with the daily operations of Oral Surgery treatment and consultations.
* Receive and prepare patients for treatment
* Assist with surgery involving conscious sedation
* Ability to initiate and participate in resuscitation of patient during emergency situations utilizing BLS, PALS and ACLS standards and medications.
* Measure, monitor and record vital signs, medications, and treatment of patient;
* Reviews and updates patient health history
* Monitor all controlled substances
* Keeping informed of all current medication update/changes, and inform Oral Surgeon and Support Staff
* Performing daily inspections of all instrumentation, materials and special equipment required within the surgical operating rooms
* Contact & connect with Primary Care and Specialty Physicians for Medical Release/Clearance forms with instructions/limitations prior to treatment and ensure clinic notes are in order, follow up on any missing results - i.e. - histology or x-rays
* Advise patients, relatives or care givers on pre and post-operative instructions
* Aid in the provision of patients smoking cessation information
* Enter patient data and perform medication then document in Electronic Health Record
* Assist with maintaining supplies
* Provide operating room assistance with patients who receive general anesthesia, undergo surgical procedures
* Provide post-operative care and instructions to patient/family recovering from surgical procedures
* Oversee/perform weekly inspections of Crash Cart
* Maintain clinic statistics and logs of medications dispensed
* Dispenses medications required for surgical procedures
* Draws and labels medication for use in IV procedures
* Check medications/supplies weekly for expired medications or supplies
* Able to start IVs, administer IV medication and record dispensed medications
* Practices and maintains proper infectious disease control procedures, including cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of operatory and laboratory equipment.
* Monitors and contacts patients to schedule necessary follow-up appointments with dentist.
* Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Must have an associate degree in nursing. Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred. Two years of medical/surgical experience required. Knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, cross-contamination and sterility required. Experience with conscious sedation and background in dealing with medical emergencies required. Uses evidence-based practice as recommended by Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Language Ability:

Ability to read, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to read and analyze medical documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently.

Certificates and Licenses:

Licensed by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse required. Jurisprudence certification required. BLS required. Will require within 30 days of employment to obtain PALS and ACLS certification.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Word and Excel, and electronic dental records software. Knowledge of other digital dental diagnostic software and/or instruments is necessary.

Other:

Ability to drive and have access to a car; maintain valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a dental office environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds.



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