Registered Nurse

We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team at our Racine WI location. This is a part-time position providing anesthesia services for a traveling surgeon specializing in pediatric dental sedation.

The initial schedule is 2 days per month working one Friday and one Saturday each month with the potential for additional days in the future as the practice grows.

Previous CRNA experience is preferred; however qualified candidates with the appropriate certification and licensure are encouraged to apply. We offer competitive compensation in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room patient instruments and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming comforting seating and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patients mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring trimming and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification emergency drug and oxygen supply and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene plaque control and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Previous experience preferred however recent graduates with a Registered Nurcing degree are welcome to apply.