Description

Roswell Park Care Network is looking to hire a Dermatology Advance Practice Practitioner (APP) for our WNY location.

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Roswell Park Care Network’s Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. Teamwork, positive culture, patient centered care and collaboration must guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day.

The Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider works under the supervision of a certified and licensed Dermatologist. Responsibilities and duties include examining and diagnosing skin-related health concerns, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress as well as the ability to write prescriptions and perform many procedures that treat various skin disease, cosmetic issues, and injuries.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Examine patients with skin conditions.
• Assist with biopsies and perform skin cancer screenings.
• Assist with tattoo removal, chemical peels, and dermabrasion procedures.
• Place orders for various medical equipment and supplies.
• Orders different tests for diagnostic purposes, sub as lab tests, X rays, CT scans, electrocardiograms.
• Form different plans for treating patients which comprises of diagnosing diseases and deciding which care plans are best suited.
• Carry out patient examinations to collect information about what condition the patient is in physically.
• Assisting dermatologists during time of surgery
• Supervising and coordinating duties of procedural assistants.
• Providing patients with injections as well as certain shots and immunizations, along with wound care.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Prescribe medication to patients under the supervision of a licensed dermatologist. This also includes prescribing therapy and referrals.
• Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
• Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes and follow-up letters.
• Considers the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds of individuals, families and communities when providing care.
• Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Informs supervisors and/or the nurse supervisor of actual/potential problems that require resolution at the administrative level.

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• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance

Requirements

• One (1) year experience of outpatient dermatology

• License to practice as a registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).

OR

• Bachelors degree in Physician Assistant studies; or
• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certification Program recognized by the New York State Education Department.
• Physician Assistant Certification to Practice in New York State

Additional Requirements:

• As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the HCFA within nine (9) months of their appointment to this title as required by Medicare.
• Certification Basic Life Support (BLS).
• One (1) year experience of outpatient dermatology

* Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands.