Nurse Practitioner-Dermatology (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is looking for a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner to provide dermatologic care in long-term care facilities in New York, NY. Responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, diagnosing conditions, managing treatments, and performing minor procedures. A minimum of 6 months experience in a relevant setting, an active NP license, and a Master's degree in Nursing are required. Familiarity with EMR systems is preferred. Essen Health Care is committed to serving a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities.
• Active and unrestricted NP license, DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in Dermatology; training available if not.
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site dermatology consults and follow-up visits.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret laboratory tests.
• Diagnose and manage dermatologic conditions and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Perform minor dermatological procedures as necessary.
• Educate patients and ensure accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Dermatology knowledge

Patient education

EMR familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

Overview

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) sought to deliver dermatologic care to residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site dermatology consults including initial assessments for skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, rashes, infections, and suspicious lesions; conduct routine follow-up visits for chronic skin conditions and wound monitoring.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations by gathering medical histories and performing dermatologic examinations; order and interpret skin biopsies and laboratory tests when appropriate.
• Diagnose and manage dermatologic conditions including infections, inflammatory disorders, pressure-related skin changes, and skin cancers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and dermatologists to develop treatment plans.
• Perform minor procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removal, and wound-related skin treatments when appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers on skincare, infection prevention, and treatment plans.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality initiatives aimed at improving skin integrity and reducing complications in SNFs.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. Hospital or outpatient office experience will also be considered.
• Active and unrestricted NP license; DEA license is required; CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants) and graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in Dermatology (training available if not).
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC; training provided).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities (hospital/outpatient experience considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license; DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing; graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in Dermatology; training available if not.
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC; training provided).

Essen Health care is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.