Perioperative Nurse - Sedation Center - Pediatric Dentistry

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time Perioperative Nurse in the Sedation Center. The role collaborates with anesthesia and clinical teams to prepare patients for procedures and support recovery.

Responsibilities span pre/post-anesthesia care, documentation in the EHR, and ensuring safe medication handling. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a PA RN license (BSN preferred) are essential, with experience in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• RN (BSN preferred) from an accredited program; associates degree with 2–3 years experience acceptable.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or eligibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-procedure nursing assessment in pre-operative holding.
• Provide patient education and answer questions related to pre- and post-anesthesia instructions.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist in admitting patients, prepare pre-operatively by collecting vital signs and monitoring equipment; observe postoperatively and discharge with instructions.
• Assist the anesthesiologist during induction and emergence of general anesthesia and turnover of the sedation suite.
• Provide oversight for confirmations of all patients, including consents, medical consultations and preoperative instructions.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists to maintain waste and controlled medications inventory using Pyxis; monitor inventory and coordinate ordering.
• Monitor and manage patient schedule and materials for sedation cases; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine.

Skills

RN/BSN experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN (PA) license

BSN preferred / Associates with 2–3 years experience

Tools

Axium EHR

Pyxis MedStation

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a full-time Perioperative Nurse in the Sedation Center. The role collaborates with anesthesia and clinical teams to prepare patients for procedures and support recovery.

Responsibilities span pre/post-anesthesia care, documentation in the EHR, and ensuring safe medication handling. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a PA RN license (BSN preferred) are essential, with experience in interdisciplinary