Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Care/Dermatology

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's Department of Ambulatory Care Services is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Dermatology. The successful candidate will provide leadership in dermatology care, oversee clinical procedures, document care in patient records, and contribute to educational activities with medical students and staff.

The role requires NY RN licensure, NP certification in a dermatology-related specialty, and a MS in Nursing.

Qualifications

• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• New York State Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in specialty area.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day procedures, infusion/laser referrals.
• Document all care provided in the patients' medical records.
• Develop further, maintain/manage patients care panel with participation in managed care programs and other direct patient care programs as applicable.
• On a daily basis, review all laboratory and radiology reports to identify abnormal results for urgent follow-up. Ensure that patients are contacted to arrange additional care and that their primary providers are notified.
• Participate and provide departmental and Family Medicine educational activities to medical students, allied health professional students.
• Participate in hospital and departmental health fairs, community health education events and speak to community groups, when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and, as required, write nurse practitioner protocols, in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Stay abreast of developments in Dermatology health care.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

New York State Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (CNP)

New York State Registered Nurse Licensure

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Dermatology. The successful candidate will:

• Provide same-day procedures, infusion/laser referrals.
• Document all care provided in the patients' medical records.
• Develop further, maintain/manage patients care panel with participation in managed care programs and other direct patient care programs as applicable.
• On a daily basis, review all laboratory and radiology reports to identify abnormal results for urgent follow-up. Ensure that patients are contacted to arrange additional care and that their primary providers are notified.
• Participate and provide departmental and Family Medicine educational activities to medical students, allied health professional students.
• Participate in hospital and departmental health fairs, community health education events and speak to community groups, when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and, as required, write nurse practitioner protocols, in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Stay abreast of developments in Dermatology health care.

The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Dermatology. The successful candidate will:

• Provide same-day procedures, infusion/laser referrals.
• Document all care provided in the patients' medical records.
• Develop further, maintain/manage patients care panel with participation in managed care programs and other direct patient care programs as applicable.
• On a daily basis, review all laboratory and radiology reports to identify abnormal results for urgent follow-up. Ensure that patients are contacted to arrange additional care and that their primary providers are notified.
• Participate and provide departmental and Family Medicine educational activities to medical students, allied health professional students.
• Participate in hospital and departmental health fairs, community health education events and speak to community groups, when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and, as required, write nurse practitioner protocols, in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Stay abreast of developments in Dermatology health care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• New York State Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in specialty area.
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish.