Oral Surgery Nurse/Implant Coordinator (Specialized Care Coordinator)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

7h • $74,150 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience monitoring patient undergoing procedures utilizing local anesthesia, conscious and deep sedation/general anesthesia.
• 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.

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

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.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level