Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Oral Surgery Department. Under direction, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care to individuals and groups of patients. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse ensures all procedures are performed based on established standards, and demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within scope of practice. Additionally, the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse provides direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Works closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures while maintaining proper universal precautions and infection control procedures. Plans, implements and evaluates individualized care based on patient assessment and medical plan of care. Collects and interpret clinical data including vital signs, laboratory results and response to medical intervention. Assists doctor’s performing dental procedures, provides excellent support such as passing instruments to dentist/surgeon during procedure in an efficient, organized and sterile manner. Provides chair-side assistance during all dental procedures. Performs and trains staff on conscious sedation to ensure dental procedures are accomplished. Initiates I.V. and EKG /Cardiac Monitor; monitors patient(s) while sedated and must be able to recognize abnormal cardiac rhythm. Monitors patients vital signs and symptoms. Observes patients post-operative recovery progress through ongoing assessment, including checking vital signs and supervising operative sites for bleeding. Manages patient vital signs and airway while recovering from anesthetics given during surgical procedures. Maintains medical records, and administered/delivered medications. Maintains patient safety, comfort and cleanliness. Documents all aspects of patient care/activity in accordance with standard procedures. Assesses the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing standards. Administers medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with policies and procedures. Teaches patient/significant others health/illness state and plan of care. Ensures patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting. Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures. Engages in nursing research activities. Serves productively on university/divisional/unit committees as assigned by Chair. Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS ) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Preferred Qualifications ACLS and PALS preferred.

Keywords: Rutgers University, Perth Amboy , Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Nurse, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey