APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | E. Grand Forks & Outreach
Sanford Health · Grand Forks, ND · 2 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
Facility: Grand Forks Clinic Location: Grand Forks, ND Address: 1750 47th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00
Department Details: 3 days of week of Dermatology outreach, 1 day a week in East Grand Forks. Working with 4 established APPs in East Grand Forks and Grand Forks.
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.
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.
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 (