Oral Surgery NurseImplant Coordinator (Specialized Care Coordinator)
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Join a highly collaborative Oral Surgery team at the College of Dentistry and Hawkeye Oral Surgery where youll provide specialized nursing care in a fast-paced clinical and academic setting all within a consistent MondayFriday 85 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
Specialized Care Coordinator PVA2
College of Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Iowa City IA)
Salary: $74150 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 5A)
P&S Status: Regular
Work Location: On-Site
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors 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.
Basic Life Support (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.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload a Resume and Cover Letter (and mark as Relevant File) to the submission and 3 Names of Professional Reference may be requested at a later date.
Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information please contact
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
About Iowa:
Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in resources and support you need to excel and a community where your impact is felt every day. Were providing patient care with expertise and compassion advancing groundbreaking research and teaching and training tomorrows health care professionals. Together were changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.
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.
Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
As part of the Hawkeye community youll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life. Join us in working together to make all of Iowa better.
Required Experience:
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