Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Dermatology)

DHA•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. The Advanced Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Dermatology) will administer systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies for dermatologic conditions within their authorized scope. They will provide immediate emergency stabilization and crisis intervention, including CPR and lifesaving procedures, in the absence of a physician. The role involves utilizing MHS, MTF, CHCS, and ADM systems for care management, diagnosis logging, and CPT code entry, as well as documenting all patient encounters. Additionally, the position requires consulting with primary care and specialty providers, coordinating inpatient admissions, and facilitating care transitions. The Advanced Practice Nurse will also serve as a preceptor and instructor for Graduate Medical Education (GME) candidates.

Requirements

A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
One or more full years of professional nursing experience of advanced nursing principles, concepts, and practices, supplemented by highly specialized clinical knowledge in the field of dermatology.
US Citizens

Responsibilities

Administer systemic, biologic, photo, and laser therapies for dermatologic conditions within authorized scope.
Provide immediate emergency stabilization and crisis intervention (including CPR and lifesaving procedures) in the absence of a physician.
Utilize MHS, MTF, CHCS, and ADM systems to manage care, log diagnoses, and enter CPT codes.
Document all patient encounters , including progress notes, prescriptions, procedures, consults, and admission/discharge paperwork.
Consult with primary care and specialty providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment plans.
Coordinate inpatient admissions with attending dermatologists and inpatient ward teams.
Facilitate care transitions via referrals, follow-up calls, and the preparation of medical boards, profiles, insurance forms, and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) paperwork.
Serve as a preceptor and instructor for Graduate Medical Education (GME) candidates, including medical residents, students, Physician Assistants, and APRNs.