Registered Nurse (RN) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UMKC School of Dentistry

The UMKC School of Dentistry is seeking a dependable, technically skilled, and customer-service-oriented professional to join our team as a Full -Time Registered Nurse (RN) in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.

For more than a century, the School of Dentistry has prepared the next generation of oral health professionals through excellence in education, research, and patient care. Our alumni represent approximately half of all practicing dentists in Missouri, reflecting our strong commitment to service, quality, and leadership.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality care and the most advanced surgical techniques in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

An oral surgery nurse is primarily responsible for assisting the doctor in caring for and
monitoring patients before, during and after surgeries. The nurse will also work cooperatively with the entire clinical team throughout all stages of the patient's experience from consultation through surgery and post-operative care, as needed. The nurse will also be responsible for complying with and overseeing OSHA standards and HIPPA regulations for the clinic. The nurse will also be expected to provide high quality patient care, have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, dependable, able to multi-task, detail oriented, and work well with others as part of the patient care team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing medical histories with patients and primary care physician or
  specialists
• Assessing the pre-operative patient
• Starting IV lines
• Administering and tracking medication
• Assisting with IV anesthesia during surgery
• Accurate documentation of patient medical records
• Assisting doctor in surgery, as needed
• Supervise patients emerging from anesthesia, manage airway and pain
• Caring for patient recovery and discharge duties
• Phone triage
• Scheduling OR surgeries at local hospital or surgery center, as needed
• Ordering clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals
• Maintaining emergency cart and equipment
• Serve as the lead for the Emergency Response Team
• Other Duties as Assigned

• Completion of an approved nursing program and licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as an RN within the state of Missouri.

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Clinic Management Software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Proficient in communications technology (email, Teams, etc.)

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as up to $40.00 an hour

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: 10
University Title: Staff Nurse
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Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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