The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Dermatology is seeking an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to provide dermatologic care and provide medical management for pediatric patients, exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and services provided in dermatology. Function as a member of the dermatology team to plan, deliver, and evaluate dermatological care.

• 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 UIHC 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.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. With its emphasis on problem-solving skills, early exposure to patients, and enhanced community-based experiences, UI medical students typically earn impressive scores on Step 1 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination and successfully “match” with top-quality residency programs around the country.

Pay Grade: 11 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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