Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Dermatology)

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps in San Diego, CA seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Dermatology) at Naval Medical Center. The position supports dermatology care across systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies, with emergency stabilization when needed.

Responsibilities include documenting patient encounters, utilizing MHS/CHCS systems, coordinating referrals and inpatient admissions, and guiding GME trainees. Eligible for federal benefits and possible incentives.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements described in the job posting.
• Professional nursing experience in dermatology with advanced nursing principles.

Responsibilities

• Administer systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies for dermatologic conditions within authorized scope.
• Provide immediate emergency stabilization and crisis intervention in the absence of a physician.
• Utilize MHS, MTF, CHCS, and ADM systems to manage care, log diagnoses, and enter CPT codes.
• Document all patient encounters, including progress notes, prescriptions, procedures, consults, and admission/discharge paperwork.
• Consult with primary care and specialty providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment plans.
• Coordinate inpatient admissions with attending dermatologists and inpatient ward teams.
• Facilitate care transitions via referrals, follow-up calls, and the preparation of medical boards, profiles, insurance forms, and EFMP paperwork.
• Serve as a preceptor and instructor for GME candidates, including residents, students, PAs, and APRNs.

Job description

Overview

This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

Advanced Practice Nurse (Practioner/Dermatology)

Salary Range: $177,442-$222,642

Benefits:https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

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Responsibilities

As a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner you will:

Clinical Care & Specialized Procedures

• Administer systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies for dermatologic conditions within authorized scope.
• Provide immediate emergency stabilization and crisis intervention (including CPR and lifesaving procedures) in the absence of a physician.

Systems & Clinical Documentation

• Utilize MHS, MTF, CHCS, and ADM systems to manage care, log diagnoses, and enter CPT codes.
• Document all patient encounters, including progress notes, prescriptions, procedures, consults, and admission/discharge paperwork.

Coordination, Referrals, & Administration

• Consult with primary care and specialty providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment plans.
• Coordinate inpatient admissions with attending dermatologists and inpatient ward teams.
• Facilitate care transitions via referrals, follow-up calls, and the preparation of medical boards, profiles, insurance forms, and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) paperwork.

Education & Preceptorship

• Serve as a preceptor and instructor for Graduate Medical Education (GME) candidates, including medical residents, students, Physician Assistants, and APRNs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document.Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Dermatology:Degree:A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.Foreign Degree:A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.Licensure:A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.Exemption:You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant.Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Professional Nursing Experience:One or more full years of professional nursing experience of advanced nursing principles, concepts, and practices, supplemented by highly specialized clinical knowledge in the field of dermatology.Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.