Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their complex medical dermatology team. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients with various dermatological conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and a passion for continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to participate in educational initiatives and make a significant impact on patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will contribute to innovative medical practices and enhance patient outcomes.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
• National Board Certification required for Advanced Practice Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for patients with complex dermatological diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document all evaluations and treatments.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Practice Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Self-Directed Learning

Leadership Skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

The NP will work closely with our complex medical dermatology team caring for a panel of patients with complex diagnoses to help enhance continuity of care. Additionally, the NP will see established patients for routine skin cancer screenings as well as for common dermatologic diagnoses such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, warts, and rosacea. The NP is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and appropriate collaboration with co-workers and staff locally and other collaborating institutions and agencies.

The role requires advanced clinical practice skills, strong self-directed learning skills, critical thinking, an understanding of research principles and practices, and leadership that improves the quality of care and maximizes the practice of medical care throughout the work setting and community. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification is highly preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in participating in educational initiatives, lectures, and presentations locally and regionally.

The NP demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership skills and uses clinical and academic skills in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with diseases and adverse health conditions. The NP also functions within a team to help manage the care of complex medical dermatology patients. The NP has prescriptive authority, which includes Schedule II through VI controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with the team.
• Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant if necessary.
• The APP should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating/supervising physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the physician or when requested by the patient and/or family. Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative/written agreement.
• Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.
• Performs approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provides patient education, counseling, and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participates in and supports accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precepts students and other healthcare learners.
• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Science (Required)
• CRNP: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing required and > 2.5 years of experience.
• PA-C: Master's Degree required and > 2.5 years of experience.
• The APP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. National Board Certification required.

Credentials:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ACLS (For providers in the acute care setting) required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR, as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart Association (For providers in the ambulatory setting) required

Certified Nurse Practitioner:

• PA and/or NJ CRNP licensure (CRNP) required.
• Prescriptive Authority (Required)
• PA and/or NJ Prescriptive Authority required.
• Registered Nurse - PA (Required)
• PA and/or NJ RN licensure (RN) required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by law.