Part-time Travel Sedation Recovery Nurse

Overview Franklin Dental and Braces - Atlanta Part-time Travel Sedation Nurse 3 days/wk - 24 hours Must be able to travel throught Georgia (Atlanta, Dalton, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Forest Park, Decatur) Mileage reimbursement available. Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you. We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team! Sedation Recovery Nurse is integral to post-operative care and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology. They monitor post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from sedation. Responsibilities Utilize critical care skills to assess body temperature and track other indicators of stability or complications. Administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed Measure, record patients’ vital signs and ensure that all vitals are within normal range Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications Update charts, patient files, and records Determine when patients are ready to be released Collaborate with the dental team on post-operative patient care Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies Performs to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, company standards, and company compliance programs Other duties as assigned Qualifications Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Registered Nurse (RN) certification Must have an RN license Minimum 1 year Required or Specialized Skills: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association A valid professional license within the state of practice A Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions Experience as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse in a hospital setting Preferred Skills: Recovery work with pediatric patients (preferred) Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred Physical Requirements: The nature of work requires the ability to: Effectively communicate and exchange information with patients, their parents, clinicians, and staff Operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment Lift/carry up to 30 lbs and be able to twist, turn, bend, and stoop The majority of work performed is in a clinical environment which may require availability for extended hours during peak periods. Work hours may change to meet business needs. We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benevis