Oral Surgery Nurse/Implant Coordinator (Specialized Care Coordinator), College of Dentistry

Join a highly collaborative Oral Surgery team at the College of Dentistry and Hawkeye Oral Surgery, where you’ll provide specialized nursing care in a fast-paced clinical and academic setting — all within a consistent Monday–Friday, 8–5 schedule. This role combines hands‑on surgical nursing, patient education, implant program coordination, and clinical instruction, offering meaningful impact without night or weekend shifts. Anticipated start date mid‑late May. Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Clinical Excellence Provide specialized nursing care for oral surgery patients receiving local anesthesia, moderate sedation, and general anesthesia Prepare patients for procedures (health histories, IV access, medication administration, monitoring) Deliver comprehensive pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative care and recovery monitoring Educate patients and families before and after surgery Triage patient calls using critical thinking and professional judgment Sedation, Safety & Emergency Response Monitor patients during sedation and anesthesia procedures Serve on the College of Dentistry Medical Alert Team Maintain emergency carts and ensure regulatory compliance Maintain ACLS, BLS, and BLS Instructor certification Surgical & Implant Program Coordination Assist in coordinating the dental implant practice and surgical case planning Manage inventory and ordering of medications, implants, grafting materials, and surgical supplies Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of clinical equipment Coordinate implant scheduling and vendor communication Education & Leadership Provide clinical instruction to dental students, residents, and staff Teach aseptic technique, IV placement, vital sign monitoring, and patient management Provide BLS certification and educational presentations Mentor team members and provide performance feedback Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with regulations related to controlled substances, implants, and tissue utilization Participate in quality assurance initiatives and evidence‑based care improvements Monitor daily clinic census and support safe, efficient staffing Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Current license as Registered Nurse to practice nursing in Iowa. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. BLS Instructor certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 3 years relevant clinical or surgical nursing experience. Proficiency in electronic health record charting and clinical scheduling software. Patient interaction and education experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Highly Desirable Qualification Experience monitoring patient undergoing procedures utilizing local anesthesia, conscious and deep sedation/general anesthesia. Desirable Qualifications Clinical experience in oral surgery or related field including experience with dental implant surgeries and instrumentation. Experience establishing IV access. Experience with functional supervision and education of staff and students. Compensation Pay Level: 5A Starting Salary Minimum: $74,150 Additional Information Classification Title: Specialized Care Coordinator Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full‑time Work Modality Options: On Campus #J-18808-Ljbffr