APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Dermatology | Jamestown

Sanford Health • Jamestown, ND

12d

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Union Position: No Department Details 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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level