Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System • Watertown, SD

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About The Position

Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider JOB SUMMARY Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones POSITION SUMMARY Provides specialized care for dermatology patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and scope of practice under physician direction.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program
• Current certification from an accredited PA or NP program is required.
• Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy
• Meets criteria established by the profession to perform duties defined as those of a PA or NP
• South Dakota Controlled Substance Certificate
• DEA license
• Holds or is eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals.
• Serves as a clinical resource, utilizing critical thinking skills to act as an interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
• Utilizes professional skills in interviewing, assessment, evaluation, identification, and implementation of interventions/treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient.
• Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
• Responsive to the age-related needs of the patient with special attention given to education and safety.
• Responsible for the ordering of diagnostic procedures.
• Offers counseling and education to meet patient needs.
• Responsible for prescribing and dispensing prescription medication.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
• Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
• Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
• Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed