Registered Nurse (RN)

PURPOSE

The Registered Nurse’s primary responsibility is to provide professional nursing care. Performs nursing activities in the operating room. Answers patient needs by assisting the physician and person responsible for anesthesia care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Practice.
  • Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.
  • Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
  • Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Contributes to the quality management process.

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  Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties.
  • Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards and noncompliance according to Practice policy.
  • Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

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  Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, doctors and co-workers.
  • Interactions are respectful and courteous.
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care or seeks further guidance, as needed.
  • Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
  • Communicates effectively to promote effective patient flow and to avoid scheduling conflicts.

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  Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
  • Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve.
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, seminars, workshops, conferences, quality management activities according to job responsibilities and Practice requirements.

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  Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
  • Accurately comprehends, interprets and documents verbal orders and direction.
  • Documents patient care records and other forms accurately according to Practice policy.
  • Accurately advises others responsible for patient care about the patient’s status.
  • Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient; maintains patient’s privacy and dignity.
  • Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other patient care personnel and documenting records appropriately.
  • Participates in maintaining current nursing practice standards; enforces the implementation of the standards to provide quality patient care.

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  Performs nursing duties and responsibilities.
  • Performs designated nursing duties (starting IV’s, giving injections, drawing blood, etc.).
  • Reviews schedule at least one week in advance and prepare as necessary (make sure implants, abutments, splints, stents, etc. are available at the appropriate office).
  • Assists doctors with surgical procedures (extractions, biopsies, implants, bone grafts, etc.); suction, irrigation, pass instruments, cut sutures, etc.
  • Performs office procedures as directed (remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.).
  • Assists doctors in OR cases
  • Communicates with sales reps and OR staff to notify of special needs for OR cases.
  • Prepares patient and room set-up for appropriate procedure/exam.
  • Reviews post-op instructions with surgery patients.
  • Reviews charts/paperwork before doctor sees patient; completes appropriate paperwork.

6.10. Helps in workroom and with restocking clinical supplies.

6.11. Utilizes computer system (time clock, reviewing schedules, scheduling appointments, etc.).

6.12. Adheres to OSHA and all office policies and procedures.

6.13. Other duties as directed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Education/Certification/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
• Current state licensure required
• Ambulatory or Oral and Maxillofacial surgery experience preferred
• NC dental x-ray certification (preferred)
• CPR certification required
• Oral & Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assisting Program completion

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong and effective communication and platform skills

• Problem solver and self-directed
• High degree of professionalism and professional image
• Strong and effective communication and platform skills
• Positive attitude, change advocate, lead by example, coachable
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Independent decision-making skills, sound judgment
• Strong initiative and able to exercise sound judgement
• Detail-oriented, sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and project management skills
• Excellent organization and follow up skills
• Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION

• Requires immediate judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Requires language skills for constant high-level written and interpersonal communications in American English.
• Requires visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities.
• Requires the ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand or sit for long periods, occasional overhead, and low reaching, bending, the ability to exert force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force up to 30 pounds constantly, 40 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds rarely.
• Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards.