Advanced Practice Provider, Dermatology

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 27, 2024
Description This position is for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Division of Pediatric Dermatology. An APP in this position will be responsible for providing dermatologic care in the outpatient setting to pediatric patients in the dermatology clinic at Children's National Hospital (CNH) and CNH regional outpatient centers. Specifically, the candidate will participate in diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and prescribing appropriate medications and treatments. This position will include an intensive training period and an expectation that the candidate will subsequently participate in didactic sessions and case review. This is a medical dermatologic practice working with children-- there is no cosmetic dermatology. This role also includes some independent procedures such as steroid injections, cryotherapy, and biopsies after appropriate training. Previous experience as an APP in pediatrics and/or dermatology is preferred, but not required. Advance Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant) The Advanced Practice Provider is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists) or Physician Assistant who practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation in division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider. Qualifications Minimum Education Master's Degree Master's or Doctoral degree as Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant from an accredited University and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required) Minimum Work Experience 0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services. Demonstrates clinical leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Licenses and Certifications Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in state(s) of clinical practice (Required) Or Physician Assistant National board certification (Required) And CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required) In areas that service young adult populations, Board Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Required) . Functional Accountabilities Clinical Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge. Develops appropriate plan of care. Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed. Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input. Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing. Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences. Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate. Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care. Administrative Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students. Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues. Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise. Participates in quality improvement work for the department. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Advanced Practice Clinician Organization : COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting : Nov 29, 2024, 9:16:49 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 105684.8 - 176155.2