APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | E. Grand Forks & Outreach

Department Details

3 days of week of Dermatology outreach, 1 day a week in East Grand Forks. Working with 4 established APPs in East Grand Forks and Grand Forks.

Summary

The Dermatology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with acute and chronic dermatologic conditions. Working collaboratively with dermatologists and other healthcare providers, the NP performs skin assessments, diagnoses, and procedures, including biopsies and cosmetic treatments. The NP plays a vital role in patient education, disease prevention, and promoting skin health.

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive dermatologic evaluations and skin exams.
• Diagnose and manage conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers, infections, and hair/nail disorders.
• Perform procedures & cosmetic treatments (as privileged)
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work, cultures, pathology reports).
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients on skincare, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with dermatologist on complex or high-risk cases

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• NP preferred
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays
• Clinic only
• New Grads considered? Yes
• Position duties: Medical dermatology (skin checks, changing moles, hair loss, acne, vitiligo, rashes, etc.)
• Make up of Team: Physicians - Recruiting, APP’s - 4
• 3 days of outreach, 1 day working from East Grand Forks Dermatology Clinic
• Required FTE- 0.9-1.0 FTE
• Minimum 1–2 years of dermatology or relevant NP experience preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.