Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Dermatology)

Advanced Practice Nurse (Practioner/Dermatology)This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.Salary Range: $177,442-$222,642Responsibilities:As a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner you will:Administer systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies for dermatologic conditions within authorized scope.Provide immediate emergency stabilization and crisis intervention (including CPR and lifesaving procedures) in the absence of a physician.Utilize MHS, MTF, CHCS, and ADM systems to manage care, log diagnoses, and enter CPT codes.Document all patient encounters, including progress notes, prescriptions, procedures, consults, and admission/discharge paperwork.Consult with primary care and specialty providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment plans.Coordinate inpatient admissions with attending dermatologists and inpatient ward teams.Facilitate care transitions via referrals, follow-up calls, and the preparation of medical boards, profiles, insurance forms, and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) paperwork.Serve as a preceptor and instructor for Graduate Medical Education (GME) candidates, including medical residents, students, Physician Assistants, and APRNs.Qualifications:Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Basic Requirement for Advanced Practice Nurse (Dermatology): Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience of advanced nursing principles, concepts, and practices, supplemented by highly specialized clinical knowledge in the field of dermatology.