Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology at PPMC

Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology at PPMC

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Summary:

The NP will see new and return patients via telemedicine for low acuity common dermatologic diagnoses such as acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, mild atopic dermatitis, and mild psoriasis. The majority of the role is telemedicine but will require weekly on site clinic work. 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. Prior primary care experience preferred. 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 has prescriptive authority, which includes Schedule II through VI controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence based practice standards in collaboration with 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.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.
• Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.
• Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.
• Precept students and other health care 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 Degreee requires 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.

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