Oral Surgery Nurse

Salt Dental Partners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Part-time role

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Newtown Dentistry is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team in Newtown, PA. Work with the surgeon and staff to deliver safe, high-quality care for patients undergoing procedures with IV sedation in a private office setting.

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies. This is a daytime, part-time role with potential to grow into full time and includes comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• 1+ year in critical care, ED, PACU or peri-operative nursing.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history, meds, allergies, and NPO status; report anesthetic risks.
• Obtain baseline vitals and pre-operative assessments.
• Establish and maintain IV access for sedated procedures.
• Confirm informed consent and escort presence for patients.
• Educate patients on procedure expectations and discharge.
• Monitor patients pre-, during, and post-procedure and report changes.
• Document all interactions and vitals in the EHR; support surgeon and team.

Skills

Nursing license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

IV insertion

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Airway management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Department: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Reports To: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon / Clinical Lead

Location: Newtown Dentistry – 46 Blacksmith Road, Suite D, Newtown, PA 18940

About the Position

Looking for a procedural nursing role that offers daytime hours, no evenings, no weekends, no on‑call, and no travel between offices — and the opportunity to work side by side with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

Newtown Dentistry is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join the clinical team of our oral and maxillofacial surgery department. The Registered Nurse will work closely with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and surgical assisting staff to deliver safe, high‑quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures with intravenous and deep sedation, in a private office‑based setting within our multi‑specialty dental facility.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, sound patient assessment, and confident emergency response skills.

Why Nurses Love This Role

• Daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, on‑call, or travel requirements
• Work directly alongside an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
• Per diem flexibility — an excellent fit alongside an existing schedule or as a primary role
• Predictable outpatient setting with same‑day discharge
• A varied patient population including children, adolescents, and adults
• A newly built surgical suite with state‑of‑the‑art monitoring and surgical equipment
• Collaborative surgical team environment

Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Operative Care

• Review patient medical history, medical clearances, medications, allergies, and NPO status, and report anesthetic risk factors to the surgeon.
• Obtain and document baseline vital signs and pre‑operative assessment findings.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous (IV) access for patients undergoing procedures with sedation.
• Confirm informed consent and verify the presence of a responsible adult escort.
• Educate patients on procedure expectations.

Anesthesia Support and Patient Monitoring

• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures in an outpatient setting, including cardiac monitoring, oxygen saturation, and capnography.
• Continuously assess patient vitals and communicate any changes in condition to the surgeon.
• Administer medications and intravenous fluids as directed by the surgeon and within the Pennsylvania registered nurse scope of practice.

Post‑Operative Care and Discharge

• Monitor recovery and respond to complications or adverse reactions.
• Apply established discharge criteria and ensure patient readiness for release to the escort.
• Provide verbal and written post‑operative and medication instructions to the patient and escort, and ensure patient understanding.

Safety, Compliance, and Clinical Support

• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry standards.
• Ensure emergency equipment and medications are readily available and up to date, and participate in scheduled office emergency drills.
• Respond effectively and confidently to medical emergencies, including airway management and basic and advanced life support.
• Document all patient interactions, surgical details, medication administrations, and vital signs accurately in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with the oral surgeon, surgical assistants, and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Assist the surgeon chairside and support instrument sterilization, operatory turnover, and inventory of clinical supplies and medications as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Active Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or willingness to obtain.
• One or more years of clinical experience in critical care (ICU), emergency (ED), post‑anesthesia care (PACU), procedural sedation, or peri‑operative nursing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in peripheral intravenous insertion and intravenous medication administration.
• Strong patient assessment, airway management, and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional, dependable, and patient‑focused.

Schedule & Compensation

• Part Time position with opportunity to grow into Full Time
• Competitive rate based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits available to full time employees working 24+ hours per week

At Newtown Dentistry, we value professionalism, integrity, and collaboration, and we are committed to creating a positive workplace where every team member can thrive.

Newtown Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.

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