Registered Nurse- Oral Surgery

I. Purpose of Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Oral Surgery focuses on the health and wellness of individuals, families and populations in collaboration with other health care professionals by incorporating evidence-based practice in the management of patient care. The RN utilizes the nursing process and aligns practice with organizational policies, professional nursing standards and regulatory practice acts.

The Registered Nurse in Oral Surgery provides direct patient care to patients requiring procedural sedation, assists the Oral Surgeon in patient consults, and oversees assigned tasks to facilitate effective patient care.

II. Mission and Values Statement

• Support our mission: Improving health, improving lives.
• Our shared values are the guiding principles which lie at the core of the work we do every day. They reflect our culture and our commitment to those we serve.
• Compassion: Listen to our patients, staff and community to understand their needs and provide care with empathy and respect.
• Diversity: Provide care and build community that respects the personal, social and cultural diversity reflected in our patients and staff.
• Stewardship: Use the resources we are given effectively and efficiently, and we value innovation.
• Opportunity: Believe that every person deserves quality healthcare to help them overcome barriers and create new opportunities.
• Community: Work together with healthcare organizations and local partners to improve the health of our community and expand care to those with limited access.