Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Locations:

• Jacksonville, NC

• New Bern, NC

• Hampstead, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive dermatologic evaluations, including detailed histories and full-body skin examinations.

• Diagnose and manage common and chronic dermatologic conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, fungal infections, and rashes.

• Identify and treat precancerous and cancerous lesions, including actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma, within scope of practice.

• Perform medical dermatology procedures, including shave, punch, and excisional biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removal, and wound care.

• Provide post-procedure management and follow-up care.

• Order, review, and interpret dermatopathology and other diagnostic tests.

• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with licensure and clinical guidelines.

• Educate patients on skin health, disease prevention, treatment expectations, and ongoing care.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.

• Uphold all regulatory, clinical, and HIPAA standards.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and dermatology-specific continuing education.

• Support the practice's mission of improving access to high-quality dermatologic care in rural communities.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in North Carolina.

• National certification: AANP/ANCC for NPs or NCCPA for PAs.

• Minimum of 1 year of dermatology experience required; medical dermatology experience strongly preferred.

• Strong diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills.

• Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.

• Dermatology certification, such as DCNP for NPs or an equivalent dermatology-focused certification for PAs, is preferred.

• Willingness to pursue dermatology certification after hire is preferred.

• Experience with dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removal preferred.

• Familiarity with dermatoscopy and EMR systems preferred.

• Commitment to rural health, access-to-care initiatives, and long-term patient relationships preferred.

Benefits:

• Bonus structure.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• CME allowance and dedicated CME time.

• Malpractice insurance coverage.

• Retirement plan options.

• Supportive onboarding and dermatology-specific training resources.

• Collaborative, patient-centered work environment.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health in an underserved rural region.

• Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients while providing accessible, compassionate dermatologic care.

For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh at or by Email at