Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse

  • Valleygate Dental Surgery Center of South Charlotte LLC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers operates in North Carolina as the state’s first dental-only ambulatory surgery centers, offering specialized care in oral surgery, anesthesia, and sedation dentistry. With locations in Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Charlotte, VDSC provides an essential solution for patients needing comprehensive dental surgeries that require anesthesia, while maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Our mission is to offer safe, high-quality dental surgery services in a patient-centered environment. This is achieved through advanced technology, experienced clinical staff, and a dedication to improving access to dental care. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the highest level of surgical care, particularly for patients who cannot be treated in traditional dental offices due to special needs or medical conditions.

Valleygate prides itself on its excellent work environment, offering competitive pay and benefits, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance—no nights or weekends required for staff, ensuring employees have time for personal well-being. It’s an ideal place to work for professionals passionate about dental health and dedicated to making a difference in patients’ lives.

Job Description:

Valleygate Dental Surgery Center of Charlotte is looking for a Lead Registered Nurse to work at our dental only ambulatory center. Our nurses are responsible for supervising all pre-op and post-op areas of the facility according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Coordinates and directs patient care and related activities of the pre-op and post-op areas according to accepted standards. Has input in nurse scheduling in the facility. Analyzes and evaluates pre-op and post-op efficiency to improve quality and effectiveness within the facility. Works closely with administrative and medical staff in coordinating pre-op and post-op functions.

Our nursing staff have the advantage of an amazing schedule, including:

  • Consistent work hours during the week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Hours from 6am-4pm
  • All nights off
  • Every weekend off

Our mission is to help patients live healthier lives. We provide a caring, nurturing environment where the patient’s comfort and health is of primary importance. Valleygate Dental Surgery Center, where “health and safety meet compassion”. Check us out on the web at www.valleygatedentalsurgery.com.

Lead Registered Nurses in our facility can make an impact by:

  • Providing Post-op patient care, monitoring and assessing needs to provide the best possible care
  • Working with an excellent team of nurses and physicians to devise individualized care plans for patients
  • Providing Pre-op patient care obtaining vitals (height, weight, etc.) and electronic charting
  • Preparing rooms for the next patient and acting to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds, etc.)
  • Providing assistance for patients during medical care emergencies
  • Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

    RN Qualifications

    License/Certification: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina

    BLS, PALS and ACLS required.

    Pediatric experience preferred.

    Charge/lead nurse experience preferred.

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Experience:

    • PACU: 1 year (Required)
    • Peds: 1 year (Preferred)

    Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers and its subsidiaries are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. All applicants are considered for employment opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.