Essential Duties:
Education/Experience:
Must have an associate degree in nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Two years of medical/surgical experience required. Knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, cross-contamination and sterility required. Experience with conscious sedation and background in dealing with medical emergencies required. Uses evidence-based practice as recommended by Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).
Language Ability:
Ability to read, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to read and analyze medical documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently.
Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse required. Jurisprudence certification required. BLS required. Will require within 30 days of employment to obtain PALS and ACLS certification.
Computer Skills:
Demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Word and Excel, and electronic dental records software. Knowledge of other digital dental diagnostic software and/or instruments is necessary.
Other:
Ability to drive and have access to a car; maintain valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a dental office environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds.
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