Summary

Full time opening for a Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology at the Northeast WI Ambulatory Clinics primarily servicing the Milo C. Huempfner Green Bay HCC. The NP will provide services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and advancement of the VA mission. The NP will provide advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management. Preferred Experience: 5 years as Dermatology NP

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The APN/NP will practice to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The APN/ NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• The APN/ NP is a licensed independent/ collaborating practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities of the Dermatology APN/ NP position: Independently/ collaboratively - with the Milo C
• Huempfner HCC Specialty Clinic staff/ providers - as well as the Milwaukee VA Dermatology division - provide comprehensive dermatology care to outpatients - including evaluations - consultations - examinations - diagnosis - follow-up - medical record documentation/record-keeping and correspondence
• Treat/ manage disorders of the skin - according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques
• Perform minor procedures such as biopsies - shave biopsies - simple excisions - cryotherapy and intraregional injections
• Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions - with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice
• Order and interpret labs - tests - and diagnostic studies - such as - but not limited to - laboratory - X-rays - imaging studies/EKGs - blood and urine tests - as well as any other special testing and studies - whenever indicated
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition - prescribed treatments and drugs - diagnostic options - review of treatment plans - discussions of patient goals - etc
• Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical - physiological - sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
• Provide tele-dermatology consultation services
• Provide telephone consultation - screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling
• and communicating with multidisciplinary team members - such as pharmacy - dietary - IT - lab - other specialists/providers
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center - Outpatient Clinics (OPCs) - and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) - and provide dermatology education as needed
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - and actively participate in patient safety initiatives
• Work independently - as allowed by VA policies - with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications - consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate
• Maintain continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board
• Participate in scheduled Dermatology Rounds (Milwaukee)
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards - and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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: Days - Monday - Friday (0800-1630) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized ???????Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized