Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology

Overview

The VA Central Iowa HCS is seeking (1) full-time Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Dermatology 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.

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements: seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
• The Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.
• Duties include:
  
  Independently manages patient consultation services and follow up care of dermatologic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• The Dermatology APN shall refer recognized medical problems beyond privileges of the APN to the physician or appropriate specialty service for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Performs appropriate dermatologic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the outpatient setting in the work-up and management of dermatologic pathology.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Rotational coverage at Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

The position requires the Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Dermatology to be a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification, providing evidence-based care for a patient population. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Credentials should reflect eligibility for dermatology practice as appropriate for a PA/SNP/APN scope and privileges.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm. This is not a virtual position. Rotational coverage at Community Based Outpatient Clinics is included as part of duties.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards;
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays);
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA;
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care;
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.