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Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery is a premier provider of comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical services, serving communities across West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. With over 40 years of experience, our board-certified surgeons offer a full scope of procedures, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. Our eleven conveniently located offices are equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, ensuring patients receive the highest quality care in a comfortable and compassionate environment. At Mountain State, we’re not only dedicated to clinical excellence—we’re also committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive throughout every stage of their careers. We’re looking for team-oriented professionals who are passionate about growth and excellence.
Job Summary:
Provides patient care based on the principles and practices of nursing that require the substantial specialized skill, judgment, and knowledge required of professional nursing. Previous surgical, ER or Critical Care experience required. Must be able to start IV's and sedation experience is required. Responsible for leading clinical support team to ensure the deliver of excellent and optimal patient care.
- Provides direct patient care to patients as instructed.
- Performs designated therapeutic procedures as directed.
- Accurately observes, records, and reports patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, and/or progress in a timely manner.
- Initiates IV therapy in accordance with standards of care.
- Coordinates and oversees activities of the clinical team to ensure delivery of excellent and optimal patient care
- Enforces operational and personnel policy and procedures
- Assists OMS providers with examinations and procedures as directed.
- Utilizes available supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Observes the condition or change in condition of patients, records signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status findings, and reports such findings to OMS providers.
- Participates in the development of a patient's plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities, and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.
- Assists in providing patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs as appropriate.
- Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate member of the health care team.
- Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery in an outpatient surgery setting.
- Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV and oral medications as assigned.
- Accepts accountability for care provided by self and health care providers to whom care is delegated.
- Consults with OMS providers to seek guidance in delivery of care, as necessary.
- Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from OMS providers when implementing nursing technique or practices.
- Maintains accurate records regarding various patient care, educational, and/or equipment related processes as needed.
- Participates in basic dental assisting tasks as needed and instructed such as seating patients, instrument set-up, sterilization, scheduling, etc
- Establishes clinical team members work schedules
- Coordinates and oversees activities of the clinical team to ensure delivery of excellent and optimal patient care
- Enforces operational and personnel policy and procedures
Join our growing team and be part of a practice that values both patient care and employee well-being!
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must maintain professionalism at all time
- Must maintain training/ continuing education requirements
- Ability to function in fast paced and/ or stressful work environment
- Must adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelines
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Reliable transportation available to utilize for work
- RN License
Benefits
No benefits offered as a 1099
Experience:
- Conscious Sedation: 1 year (Required)
- IV Insertion: 1 year (Required)
