Oral Surgery Partners·Marietta, Ohio
The LPN supports the oral surgery team by providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting surgeons during all phases of treatment. They are also responsible for managing clinical workflows, maintaining medication records, and ensuring infection control and emergency readiness.
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) supports the oral surgery team by providing high-quality patient care and ensuring smooth clinical operations. This role assists surgeons during all phases of treatment, manages medications and controlled substances, performs IV starts and patient monitoring, and oversees infection control and emergency readiness. The LPN ensures accurate documentation, coordinates pre- and post-operative communications, and helps maintain supplies, equipment, and chart compliance. This position also supports surgical assisting, specimen handling, and sterilization processes as needed to promote safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or RN.
Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
Assist with pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, including patient education and recovery monitoring.
Start, maintain, and discontinue IVs (where permitted).
Administer medications as ordered and maintain accurate medication records.
Perform diagnostic tasks such as glucose testing, EKG strip reading, and blood draws.
Clinical Workflow & Coordination
Manage patient flow and support efficient daily operations in the clinical area.
Ensure charts, consents, and clinical documentation are accurate and complete.
Communicate pre- and post-operative instructions and follow-up with patients as needed.
Safety, Compliance & Infection Control
Maintain and track controlled substances and other medications in accordance with regulations.
Support sterilization procedures and infection control protocols.
Oversee emergency equipment readiness (defibrillator, oxygen, emergency medications).
Participate in or lead routine emergency response drills.
Technical & Procedural Skills
Operate clinical and surgical equipment (monitors, infusion pumps, PRP machine, suction, O2/N2O, imaging equipment).
Assist with specimen collection and processing as needed (e.g., biopsy submissions).
Communication & Collaboration
Work closely with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and outside providers to coordinate care.
Request and track medical clearances; communicate clearance requirements to patients.
Assist with or perform duties of a surgical assistant when necessary.
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.
Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!
Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment
PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Market context
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