IV Sedation RN – Oral Surgery Care Specialist

Lightwave Dental Management LLC; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwave Dental Management LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee safe, high-quality patient care around IV sedation for oral surgical procedures. You will work with the oral surgeon and clinical team to monitor patients before, during, and after sedation, ensuring safety, documentation, and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessments, IV access, intraoperative monitoring, postoperative recovery, and collaboration with staff to maintain equipment,

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification as needed per regulations or office policy.
• Experience with IV sedation, perioperative nursing, ambulatory surgery, recovery or oral/maxillofacial surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative patient care: review histories, vitals, clearances, consents, fasting instructions, IV access and monitoring setup.
• Assist with IV sedation and intraoperative procedures; monitor vital signs, oxygenation, rhythm, consciousness; respond to changes and manage emergencies.
• Provide postoperative monitoring and discharge instructions; ensure patient safety and recovery readiness; document assessments and status.
• Collaborate with oral surgeon, assistants, and management to maintain supplies and HIPAA-compliant records; ensure infection control and office policies.

Skills

IV sedation

Vital signs monitoring

Emergency response

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license in state

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Lightwave Dental Management LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee safe, high-quality patient care around IV sedation for oral surgical procedures. You will work with the oral surgeon and clinical team to monitor patients before, during, and after sedation, ensuring safety, documentation, and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessments, IV access, intraoperative monitoring, postoperative recovery, and collaboration with staff to maintain equipment,