Location: Norcross,GA, USA
Become Part of our Successful Dentistry Team as a Registered Nurse in Sedation Recovery Working with us you will learn that your job is more than just a job Not only is it an opportunity to learn and grow with help of your coworkers and our outstanding dental team but it is also an opportunity to be introduced to our large network of dental offices across the southeast The amount of resources you will have is seemingly unmatched and will allow you to reach your full potential If this sounds like a good fit we would love to hear from you Your work is important to us and we understand how hard you work We offer competitive compensation as well as a very appealing benefits package that will allow you to realize how much you are valued as an employee Our large scale network of dental offices across the southeast will provide you with several added benefits that allow you to grow with our company as new opportunities open Purpose and summary of role Vital Smiles is in search of a pediatric dental sedation recovery RN or LPN Pediatric exposure preferred but not mandatory Will work closely alongside a board certified Anesthesiologist to complete outpatient dental procedures Nurses role will be to assist the anesthesiologist with pre op of the patients drawing up medications helping set up the room and assist the Anesthesiologist with monitors and IV placement as needed They will be utilized to recover the patients after the dental sedation procedure until discharge This will include helping explain the post op instructions to the parents before discharge Anesthesiologist able to teach on the job Education Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical NurseCurrent American Heart Assn BLS and ACLS certificationsMinimum Eligibility Requirements Advanced knowledge of EMRsWillingness to work a flexible schedule and to fill in when neededExcellent bedside manner and communication skillsAbility to explain treatments and conditions to children of all agesWorking knowledge of health care laws and regulationsEssential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Assist with pre and post op anesthesia IV Sedation cases for pediatric dental patientsPatient monitoring and recoveryRemove IV from patientsDiscuss pre & post op with parentsUpdating parents as needed during proceduresAssist anesthesiologist as needed during routine andor emergent patient situationsFill out recovery room record andor another pre & post op paperworkAbility to lift andor help transition patients from procedure room to recovery room