Nurse
Touro University
Nurse
- ID
- 2026-12833
- College
- TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
- Position Type
- Full-Time
- Schedule Shift
- M-TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Hours Per Week
- 36.5
- Travel
- As needed
- Category
- Academic/Program Support
- FLSA Status
- Exempt
- Location : Country
- US
Overview
Touro College of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Nurse to deliver and integrate primary care to a wide variety of patients registered at Touro College of Dental Medicine's Albuquerque clinic. This role will perform patient assessments alongside dental students and faculty, with the overall goal to create an interprofessional education experience for students, that links together oral health and primary care. The Nurse will have an opportunity to work closely as a team member with faculty, student and staff in order to deliver premium care to each and every patient.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Working with dental students and faculty in patient assessment/screening
- Educates students to screen for co-morbidities
- Performs appropriate patient screening, history and physical examination
- Assists with Touro's vaccination program and annual health assessments for credentialing
- Assists with the development of Touro's program on medical emergencies and prevention strategies within the dental clinic
- The individual will work with other professionals to sustain common respect and shared values in our patient centered care clinical environment
- Develops and implements patient management plans as neededInterprets diagnostic tests as needed
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Master's Degree from a Nurse program accredited by the ACEN or CCNE required.
- Must maintain full and current license as a Registered Professional Nurse from the American Nurse Association or another nationally recognized certifying body in New Mexico.
- Completion of a pharmacology component of not less than three semester hours or the equivalent and has proficiency in federal laws relating to prescription and record keeping.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative setting.
Certifications/Licensures
- National Board Certification in specialty area required.
- Certification to be obtained prior to next re-credentialing review.
Options
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Full range of Health Plans
- Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
- Dependent Care and Transit Programs
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability programs
- Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
- Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
- Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
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