Oral Surgery Nurse/Implant Coordinator (Specialized Care Coordinator), 80%25, College of Dentistry

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6h•$59,320•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 — this is an 80%25 position and your schedule will fall 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.

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