Dental Surgical RN: Sedation & Implants Specialist

Eastman Craighead Periodontics; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with optional Health

401(k) with company match

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Learning Management System access

Annual Employee Engagement Survey

Job summary

Eastman Craighead Periodontics is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to support our dental surgical team in patient care, including sedation and monitoring. You will prepare treatment rooms, welcome patients, assist dentists during procedures, and manage anesthesia per protocols in a fast-paced dental setting.

The role requires compliance with HIPAA and OSHA, BLS/ACLS, and Florida nursing licensure. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative, patient-centered environment are

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Florida in good standing.
• Graduate from accredited nursing program and NCLEX-RN passed.
• Current BLS; ACLS required for sedation.
• Experience in outpatient or surgical nursing, preferably dental.
• IV sedation monitoring training including vital signs, EKG, CO2, and SpO2.
• HIPAA and OSHA compliance knowledge.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies within Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Background screening Level II as required by Florida law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms per protocol.
• Welcome patients and ensure comfort and safety throughout their visit.
• Assist dentists during sedation and surgical procedures.
• Administer local anesthesia and IV sedation; monitor patients.
• Maintain sedation equipment and medications inventory.
• Coordinate certifications and staff training.
• Review medical clearances and adjust instructions as needed.
• Document in electronic health records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Present treatment plans and educate patients.
• Support front office and onboarding for new products.
• Participate in huddles and end-of-day prep.

Skills

Patient care

Sedation monitoring

BLS/ACLS

HIPAA compliance

Team communication

Education

Registered Nursing degree

NCLEX-RN certification

Tools

Clinical software

Scheduling systems

Job description

Eastman Craighead Periodontics is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to support our dental surgical team in patient care, including sedation and monitoring. You will prepare treatment rooms, welcome patients, assist dentists during procedures, and manage anesthesia per protocols in a fast-paced dental setting.

The role requires compliance with HIPAA and OSHA, BLS/ACLS, and Florida nursing licensure. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative, patient-centered environment are