Description

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Summary:

The NP will be responsible for independently evaluating and treating patients with common dermatologic diagnoses such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, warts, rosacea, performing skin cancers screenings as well as evaluating new patients in our access clinics. 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 agenciesThe 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 manages therapeutic regimens for acute and chronic problems associated with such diseases and conditions and provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychosocial and emotional support. 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 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 if necessary.

• The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.

• Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative 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 NP students and other health care learners.

• Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

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 PractitionerPA (Required)

• 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.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)

• Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice(DNP) in NursingEquivalent Experience:•And 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board.

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 and Affirmative Action 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, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 215545