Dermatology APN — Outpatient Care for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Dermatology is stationed at the Frederick, Maryland Community Based Outpatient Clinic, within the Veterans Health Administration. The APN provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management, focusing on dermatology care for outpatients, including biopsies and minor procedures, while adhering to ICARE values.

Responsibilities include independent and collaborative dermatology care, education for patients and families, and coordination with the

Qualifications

• Must hold 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and initiates referrals to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and families and maintains medical records and correspondence.

Job description

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Dermatology is stationed at the Frederick, Maryland Community Based Outpatient Clinic, within the Veterans Health Administration. The APN provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management, focusing on dermatology care for outpatients, including biopsies and minor procedures, while adhering to ICARE values.

Responsibilities include independent and collaborative dermatology care, education for patients and families, and coordination with the