Oral Surgery Nurse/Implant Coordinator (Specialized Care Coordinator), 80%, College of Dentistry

University of Iowa Healthcare Iowa City, IA, US

Join a highly collaborative Oral Surgery team at the College of Dentistry and Hawkeye Oral Surgery, where you’ll provide specialized nursing care in a fast-paced clinical and academic setting — this is an 80% position and your schedule will fall within a consistent Monday–Friday, 8–5 schedule. This role combines hands-on surgical nursing, patient education, implant program coordination, and clinical instruction, offering meaningful impact without night or weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

Provide specialized nursing care for oral surgery patients receiving local anesthesia, moderate sedation, and general anesthesia
Prepare patients for procedures (health histories, IV access, medication administration, monitoring)
Deliver comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care and recovery monitoring
Educate patients and families before and after surgery
Triage patient calls using critical thinking and professional judgment

Sedation, Safety & Emergency Response

Monitor patients during sedation and anesthesia procedures
Serve on the College of Dentistry Medical Alert Team
Maintain emergency carts and ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain ACLS, BLS, and BLS Instructor certification

Surgical & Implant Program Coordination

Assist in coordinating the dental implant practice and surgical case planning
Manage inventory and ordering of medications, implants, grafting materials, and surgical supplies
Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of clinical equipment
Coordinate implant scheduling and vendor communication

Education & Leadership

Provide clinical instruction to dental students, residents, and staff
Teach aseptic technique, IV placement, vital sign monitoring, and patient management
Provide BLS certification and educational presentations
Mentor team members and provide performance feedback

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with regulations related to controlled substances, implants, and tissue utilization
Participate in quality assurance initiatives and evidence-based care improvements
Monitor daily clinic census and support safe, efficient staffing

Specialized Care Coordinator – PVA2

College of Dentistry – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Iowa City, IA)

Salary: $59,320 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 5A)

P&S Status: Regular

Work Location: On-Site

Schedule: To be Determined, Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Current license as Registered Nurse to practice nursing in Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
3 years relevant clinical or surgical nursing experience.
Proficiency in electronic health record charting and clinical scheduling software.
Patient interaction and education experience.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

HIGHLY Desirable Qualification

Experience monitoring patient undergoing procedures utilizing local anesthesia, conscious and deep sedation/general anesthesia.

Desirable Qualifications

Clinical experience in oral surgery or related field including experience with dental implant surgeries and instrumentation.
Experience establishing IV access.
Experience with functional supervision and education of staff and students.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume and Cover Letter (and mark as “Relevant File”) to the submission, and 3 Names of Professional Reference may be requested at a later date.

Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

About Iowa

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We’re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow’s health care professionals. Together, we’re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.

Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

As part of the Hawkeye community, you’ll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life. Join us in working together to make all of Iowa better.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Specialized Care Coordinator
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: Part-time
Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level: 5A
Starting Salary Minimum: 59320

Contact Information

Organization: College of Dentistry
Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu
Contact Email: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu

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