Registered Nurse (RN) - Oral and Maxillo

About the role

This role supports clinical operations within an academic oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) clinic, with a primary focus on sedation safety, perioperative patient care, and resident education. The Registered Nurse (RN) ensures consistent adherence to clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and best practices in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient surgical and sedation procedures, including patient preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and recovery care in accordance with established protocols
• Reinforce sedation safety standards and ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to residents and students during clinical care, particularly in perioperative workflows and patient safety practices
• Conduct preoperative nursing assessments and assist in patient readiness for procedures
• Monitor patients during recovery and escalate concerns appropriately and support clinic flow, patient throughput, and coordination of care
• Administer medications as ordered and within scope of practice
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives, including helping to maintain equipment readiness, emergency and sedation-related supplies
• Responsible for patient monitoring, protocol adherence, and recovery management during sedation procedures

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience; outpatient surgery, PACU, ICU, or procedural care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PACU, ICU or procedural care
• Experience with moderate sedation and patient monitoring
• Familiarity with academic or teaching environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work across trainee levels

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 403(b) with up to 8% university match
• Generous time off package
• Tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement