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ChristianaCare is recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Dermatology Practice!

• The selected candidate will provide outpatient clinical dermatology care and will also provide inpatient dermatologic consultation and patient management at the Christiana and Wilmington campuses. The practice is located at our Newark Campus.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the dermatologists in providing and supervising direct office based/outpatient care and management of patient medical treatment and medication.
• Initiates and interprets laboratory, x-rays and other diagnostic tests and results as necessary and appropriate.
• Evaluates medical information obtained from performing physical examinations and testing.
• Prepares and dictates patients progress notes, history and physicals as well as consult letters to referring physicians and health care providers.
• Prescribes medication and independently initiates treatment pursuant to Rules and Regulation promulgated by the Joint Practice Committee as defined in 24 Delaware code 1906(20).
• Participates in the design and implementation of care management plans in collaboration with physiatrists, care managers, etc.
• Acts as a liaison for patients, families, and health professionals.
• Participates in continuing education, and maintains required credentials.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established CCHS safety rules and practices; reports to Medical Director, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse -NP or graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and have NCCPA certification
• Licensure or license eligible as a physician assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - FNP as set forth by the state of Delaware
• Prescriptive authority required in Delaware
• Certification in BCLS
• Experience in Family Medicine as APRN-FNP or PA preferred

ChristianaCare offers a very competitive salary, generous time off, funding for CME's, medical, dental and vision benefits

Don't hesitate to be part of our growing and innovative team!

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.