Surgical Nurse

Full Time
Chesterton, IN 46304
Posted
Job description

Glacial Sands Oral, Facial, Implant Surgery, office of board certified Dr. Sonia Bennett. Brand new state of the art oral surgery center located in historic downtown Chesterton seeks a qualified nurse to join our team.

Some of the duties would include preoperative coordination, communication with referring doctors and other specialists, surgical preparation and assisting, anesthesia care, clinical documentation, postoperative care, and eventually, development to do preoperative consultations and minimally invasive cosmetic treatments.

The current office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm.

We have a dynamic culture of happy and empowered individuals. We greatly value our team members and want to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

If this is something that you would be interested in, we would love to speak with you further. You can reach us at Jesse.Selbert@glacialsandsoms.com or feel free to call/text 219-200-4091

We look forward to hearing from you!

Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Description

Our ideal candidate for this position has a passion for surgery, aesthetics, skincare, and customer service. He or she may come from a variety of backgrounds - from new grads to experienced hospital RNs - and is eager to learn something new. They will receive ongoing training and education to support our surgical and aesthetic services with precision and confidence. The Surgical RN is also responsible for supervising and facilitating the treatment progression of patients throughout the pre- and postoperative periods for a seamless five-star patient experience. Qualified candidates possess an active RN license in good standing for the state of Indiana and have an interest in surgery and aesthetic medicine. No prior aesthetic nursing is required, but excellent manual dexterity and a commitment to the highest level of patient safety is a must. The candidate will be willing to provide training and support for the surgical assistants, assist with surgeries and anesthesia, advance to independent patient care including pre-op and postop appointments and performing minimally invasive and non-invasive aesthetic services, as well as provide feedback to staff to improve efficiency in the scheduling of surgical procedures. All members of this dynamic team will be highly valued and supported to achieve their own personal success, as we also work together to support the practice mission as a whole.

Summary

The Surgical RN is primarily responsible for assisting the doctor in duties pertaining directly to patient care. These duties may include but are not limited to: pre- and postoperative patient management including obtaining medical clearances and postoperative phone calls and appointments; preparation for IV anesthesia including drawing of medication, starting IV lines, and administering medications as directed; directly assisting the surgeon during surgical procedures; administering cosmetic injectable treatments such as local anesthesia, neurotoxins, and dermal fillers.; performing minimally invasive skin resurfacing and rejuvenating treatments; as well as performing postoperative exams and documentation. We will provide training on all non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments following the established protocols under the supervision of the Doctor, as well as peri-operative surgical training as it pertains to this practice. The Surgical RN will eventually be responsible for developing and implementing a plan of care based on assessment and evaluation for individualized patient requirements and needs within the RN’s scope of practice. The Surgical RN will enjoy educating and caring for both surgical and non-surgical patients. .

Essential Functions

· Uses skills to assess, plan, implement, provide, supervise, and evaluate each patient’s plan of care with an emphasis on providing a five-star customer service experience

· Medical and Surgical Charting

· Starting IVs and performing phlebotomy

· Supervised anesthesia administration and documentation

· Surgical assisting

· Patient education

· Obtain medical clearances

· Evaluate patients for aesthetic services (once trained) and provide recommendations in accordance with guidelines set by the doctor, ensuring consistency to practice standards.

· Deliver Injectable and Non-invasive and Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Treatments.

· Take patient pre- and post-op pictures.

· Verify and review informed consent, patients’ chart, and all applicable documents prior to every treatment.

· Sustain proficiency through continuous education.

· Annotate and post appropriate information and data in the patients’ medical records. Follow all medical regulatory protocols to ensure compliance.

Competencies

· Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

· Excellent manual dexterity

· Excellent phone etiquette and clerical skills

· Attention to detail and situational awareness

· Self-starter, Quick learner

· Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations

· Ability to handle moderately complex assignments under minimal supervision is essential

· Orients, schedules, and coordinates other surgical staff members

· Initiative

· Results Driven

· Project Management

· Stress Management/Composure

· Time Management

· Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care to patients and effectively communicate instructions.

· Knowledge of Universal Precautions, aseptic techniques, head and neck anatomy & physiology, complications and emergencies during general anesthesia

· Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge including dental anatomy, dental radiology, and certification in ACLS and PALS

License/Certification:

  • RN (Required)

- BLS

- ACLS

- PALS – can certify after hire

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Medical specialties:

  • Surgery

Physical setting:

  • Clinic

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Chesterton, IN 46304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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