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

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 patients 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 Salary: $74,150 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 5A). Regular P&S status. On‑site full‑time. Benefits Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university‑paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well‑being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr