Advanced Practice Provider - Dermatology

VCU Health • Full-time • Richmond, Virginia, United States • 1m ago

** $25,000 sign on bonus for offers accepted through December 31, 2024. Terms and conditions apply **

The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex responses of individuals, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems, prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This position assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Must have dermatology experience.

The Nurse Practitioner continues to perform many of the same interventions used in basic nursing practice. The difference in this practice relates to a greater depth and breadth of knowledge, a greater degree of synthesis of data, and complexity of skills and intervention. The Nurse Practitioner 's Scope and Standards of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (1996).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible

License to practice as NP in the specialty area in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Prescriptive Authority when required

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current RN Licensure in Virginia Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title

License to practice as NP in the specialty area in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Prescriptive authority when required

Experience REQUIRED:

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a RN

Experience PREFERRED:

Academic health care experience

Two (2) years within the specialty practice area

Advanced Practice Nursing Role or Clinical Leadership Role experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program specific to area of practice

**Applicants with current advanced practice licensure may be within one semester of graduation from obtaining a MSN degree or higher, which must be completed within six months of hire to continue employment.

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Clinical decision-making in collaboration with physicians and daily prioritization of activities.

The allocation of time spent in patient care and elsewhere is largely self-determined.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: N/A

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

The dermatology nurse practitioner—an advanced practice role—is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating common dermatological disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis, or eczema and dermatological infections such as those caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria.

Perform the following procedures:

Skin biopsies
Minor excisions and other skin cancer-related procedures
Cryotherapy
Cautery
Extractions
Incisions and drainage
Administration of injectable medications

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