Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Dermatology

Summary The Dermatology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APN) practices in Medical Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management. This position is located at Frederick - Maryland - Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Duties Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practiceDevelops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease managementDemonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teamOrders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studiesPrescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventionsInitiates referrals and consults to specialty servicesProvides education to patients and their familiesAssesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomesExemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and ExcellenceIndependently/ collaboratively - provide comprehensive dermatology care to outpatients - including evaluations - consultations - examinations - diagnosis - follow-up - medical record documentation/record-keeping and correspondenceTreat/ manage disorders of the skin - according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniquesPerform minor procedures such as biopsies - shave biopsies - simple excisions - electrodessication - cryotherapy and intralesional injections and botox injections for medical conditionsManage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Telework: Ad-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized