Advanced Reg Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Dermatology is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to provide dermatologic care in our Cedar Rapids clinic and provide medical management for patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided in dermatology. This individual will function as a member of the dermatology team to plan, deliver, and evaluate dermatological care.  

Position Responsibilities
•    Dermatology service providing management of dermatologic care in clinical setting; supervising care plans; ordering treatments, tests and medications. Perform patient assessments in a timely manner and consult attending staff as appropriate.
•    Mentor and educate medical students and other trainees as to the needs and issues of dermatology patients and population management.
•    Provide overall comprehensive dermatology care, functioning independently to perform or assist in procedures; order and interpret laboratory tests, biopsy reports and related studies, facilitate home health instructions; prescribe, deliver and/or dispense medications. 
•    Document patient assessments and plan of care in the electronic medical record and generate appropriate health reports for outgoing correspondence.
•    Assure completion of documentation for coding and billing purposes.
•    Direct and mentor other medical personnel and health professionals in the execution of patient care. 
•    Initiate and coordinate patient referrals to appropriate specialty and subspecialty physicians or other health care providers as indicated by the patients' health condition(s)/diagnosis.
•    Facilitate the appropriate referral of patients to other health facilities, agencies and resources as appropriate.
•    Provide guidance and counseling to patients and family members. Keep all referring physicians updated on patients' condition.
•    Participate in the development, utilization and evaluation of resources to meet patient and family educational needs. Provide education and serve as a resource for CCOM and UI Health Care staff and
•    providers. Stay current on dermatology issues (national and local).
•    Assure clinical competency and expertise with patients. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents, students and the public.
•    Attend Quality and Safety meetings and Committee meetings. Participate in safety and quality issue projects.
 

UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)

Welcoming

We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard; that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees; and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence

We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.

Collaboration       

We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork—guided by compassion—is the best way to work.

Accountability  

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.

Respect                   

We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment        

We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
•    A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred. If a Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required. 
•    Current license to practice nursing in the Iowa is required.  
•    Current certification in specialty area and licensure as ARNP in state of Iowa is required.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. 
•    Experience providing specific dermatologic management (beyond those provided by primary care) for patients in an outpatient setting is required.
•    Experience exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided is required.
•    Experience managing resource utilization and decrease costs to patients and the institution while providing personalized care is highly desirable.
•    At least 3 years’ experience in a dermatology clinic or academic department is highly desirable.

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

Contact lisa-pfannebecker@uiowa.edu with any questions or inquiries regarding this position opening.