Dermatology APP

Lakewood Health System•Staples, MN

About The Position

The Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides high-quality, patient-centered follow-up care for established dermatology patients in collaboration with a board-certified dermatologist. The position focuses on managing previously diagnosed dermatologic conditions, performing approved office-based procedures, educating patients, and supporting continuity of care. The APP assesses treatment progress, manages stable dermatologic conditions, and adjusts treatment plans within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice. The role includes prescribing medications, reviewing diagnostic results, coordinating referrals, and performing approved procedures such as cryotherapy, injections, biopsies, and wound care. The APP works closely with the supervising dermatologist and interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective patient care, maintain accurate documentation, and support quality outcomes. This is a full-time position at 0.80–1.00 FTE. Lakewood Health System is a rural healthcare system in central Minnesota providing personalized healthcare and specialty services to the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: current Minnesota APRN licensure.
For Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification.
BLS and ATLS certifications.
Current DEA registration or ability to obtain it, if required.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Commitment to compassionate, exceptional patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing dermatologic procedures.
Two or more years of experience in dermatology or an outpatient specialty practice.

Responsibilities

Provide follow-up care for established dermatology patients.
Assess treatment progress and manage stable dermatologic conditions.
Adjust treatment plans within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice.
Prescribe medications and review diagnostic results.
Coordinate referrals.
Perform approved office-based procedures, including cryotherapy, injections, biopsies, and wound care.
Educate patients and support continuity of care.
Collaborate with the supervising dermatologist and interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation and support quality outcomes.
Recognize when physician consultation is necessary.