Registered Nurse (RN) – Oral Surgery Practice
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a meaningful clinical role outside of the hospital setting?
Outpatient Surgical Nursing | No Nights | No Weekends | Full Benefits | Specialty Clinical Role
Our oral surgery practice is seeking a highly organized, clinically confident, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our specialty surgical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys hands‑on patient care, procedural support, patient education, and perioperative coordination in a fast‑paced outpatient environment.
This role is ideal for an RN who values clinical excellence, teamwork, and providing calm, supportive experience for patients undergoing surgery.
Position Overview
As the RN in our oral surgery practice, you will play an integral role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, from pre‑operative preparation and clinical review to sedation support, recovery monitoring, discharge, and follow‑up care.
You will work closely with surgeons, surgical assistants, anesthesia/sedation protocols, administrative staff, and outside providers to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality patient care.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your nursing skillset in a specialized outpatient surgical setting with a predictable weekday schedule and a close‑knit team environment.
What You’ll Do
Pre‑Operative Patient Care & Clinical Review
- Conduct pre‑operative patient communication and preparation
- Review medical histories, medications, allergies, and clinical readiness for treatment
- Obtain and document vital signs and patient updates
- Assist with history and physical review, chart preparation, and clinical documentation
- Help ensure patients are fully prepared for surgery from a clinical and safety standpoint
Sedation, Surgical, and Procedural Support
- Start and manage IV access as appropriate
- Support IV sedation and anesthesia‑related workflows in accordance with office protocols
- Assist with patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures
- Provide clinical support to surgeons during surgical days
- Maintain emergency preparedness protocols, including crash cart oversight and readiness
- Monitor patients during the immediate post‑operative recovery phase
- Assess patient status and communicate concerns promptly to the surgeon
- Support safe discharge processes and post‑operative recovery instructions
- Provide clear patient and family education regarding post‑op expectations, medications, and follow‑up care
Patient Communication & Clinical Coordination
- Triage patient questions and post‑operative concerns with professionalism and compassion
- Coordinate with pharmacies regarding prescriptions and medication‑related needs
- Communicate with referring offices, outside providers, and hospital/OR teams as needed
- Support continuity of care from consultation through recovery
Documentation, Compliance & Clinical Oversight
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support office compliance, infection control, and patient safety protocols
- Assist with medication, emergency, and clinical supply oversight as appropriate
- Help maintain a calm, organized, and clinically excellent patient care environment
Who This Role Is Great For
This role is a strong fit for an RN who is:
- confident in a hands‑on clinical environment
- calm, organized, and able to think critically
- passionate about patient safety and patient experience
- comfortable in a procedural / surgical setting
- looking for a role with greater consistency and work‑life balance
- interested in becoming a key clinical leader in a specialty practice
This may be especially appealing to nurses with backgrounds in:
- PACU / recovery
- ambulatory surgery centers
- ENT, plastics, oral surgery, or procedural specialties
- emergency or critical care with strong clinical fundamentals
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced outpatient setting
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Preferred Experience
- Experience in outpatient, surgical, procedural, perioperative, or recovery nursing
- Experience with IV starts, sedation monitoring, or anesthesia support
- Experience in PACU, ASC, oral surgery, ENT, plastics, or dental anesthesia is a plus
- Familiarity with emergency preparedness and medication/sedation protocols preferred
Oral surgery experience is a plus, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate with strong clinical fundamentals and a patient‑centered mindset.
- Full‑time (or part‑time if applicable)
- In‑office position
- No nights
- Competitive compensation based on experience
Benefits Include
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Disability Insurance
- Supportive team environment
- Specialty surgical training and development
- Opportunity for long‑term growth in a highly respected specialty practice
Why Join Us
Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional surgical care with a personalized, compassionate approach. We believe patient safety, communication, and clinical excellence are at the center of every great patient experience.
As our RN, you will play a critical role in helping patients feel informed, safe, and cared for throughout their surgical journey, while working in a collaborative environment that values both clinical skill and work‑life balance.
If you are looking for a rewarding nursing opportunity in a specialty surgical setting, we would love to hear from you.