Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Job description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS)

Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is the on-site multi-specialty medical practice and health administration for the Harvard community. It provides care to students, faculty, staff, eligible post-docs, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS also manages two university-owned health plans, HUGHP (for faculty and staff) and SHIP (for students), and collaborates with other departments to address public health needs.

The part-time Nurse Practitioner for Dermatology (20 hours per week) provides episodic and ongoing health care to the adolescent, adult, and geriatric University community with complaints of the skin. This position is under the supervision of the Senior Director for Nursing and Health Promotion as well as the day-to-day supervision of the Chief of Dermatology. He/she works interdependently with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and health assistants.

 Job-Specific Responsibilities

Assessment

• Interviews patients for assessment of current and/or ongoing problem/s, medications and allergies.
• Obtains and records health history in a systematic format. 
• Reviews medical record/summary for pertinent previous and current medical information. 
• Performs physical assessment relevant to current and/or ongoing health need/s. 
• Critically evaluates assessment, history and physical findings. 

Treatment Plan of Care

• After evaluation of health care needs plans for appropriate intervention, including primary management, health supervision, health education and referral. 
• Determines and documents diagnosis/s and appropriate therapeutic plan. 
• Updates problem and medication list as necessary. 
• Involves patient, family and multidisciplinary team in care when appropriate. 
• Demonstrates an ability to work effectively and communicate as needed with other members of the patient care team. 
• Prescribes appropriate medications with knowledge of mode of action, dosage, interactions, and side effects. 

Implementation

• Adheres to department standards, policies, procedures and protocols. 
• Implements appropriate therapeutic treatments and consults with supervising physician as required according to established guidelines. 
• Facilitates patient access through visits or telephone consults. 
• Responds to emergency situations according to policy.  
• Adheres to departmental guidelines regarding prescriptive practice. 
• Documents all care, including patient’s response to treatment provided, in a concise and complete manner. 
• Provides and documents patient/family education related to disease, health maintenance procedures, overall plan, medication and treatment regimens.  
• Routinely reviews with collaborating physician/s patterns of care and prescriptive practice. 
• Facilitates a smooth, organized flow of the clinic. 
• Demonstrates accountability for problem resolution. 

Evaluation

• Reevaluates plan of care as necessary 
• Monitors patient satisfaction and responds appropriately. 
• Maintains practice accessibility and efficiency. 
• Demonstrates improvements in personal performance and clinic operations based upon input from patient, family, team and supervisor. 

Professional Workplace Accountability

• Adheres to regulatory guidelines i.e. AAAHC, DPH, OSHA, etc. 
• Adheres to departmental and unit specific policies, procedures, clinical /prescriptive guidelines and protocols. 
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements. 
• Attends staff meetings and educational offerings required by the Department. 
• Participates in organizational performance improvement activities. 
• Plans for time off in advance. 
• Provides proper notification for absences or tardiness. 
• Is dependable, punctual and prepared for duties at start of shift. 
• Cooperates and complies with goals/projects of clinic and department. 
• Maintains professional conduct and appearance. 
• Performs related duties as required.

Age-Specific Competencies

• Prescribes and/or administers medications according to patient age and with the knowledge of action, mode of administration, side effects, contraindications and departmental policies. 
• Determines pregnancy status in the adolescent and adult female patient prior to prescribing and/or administering inoculations. 
• Provides age specific patient education  
• Explains procedures to the adolescent patient using correct terminology and includes parents/family in teaching as necessary. 
• Encourages and supports self-care in the adult patient to maintain function and independence. 
• Recognizes geriatric age related changes in sensory and perceptual abilities and adjusts communication style to meet individual geriatric needs. 
• Maintains a safe environment based upon physical and psychological function of the geriatric patient. 

Compliance

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.  
• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.  
• Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.  
• Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer. 

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion
• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Master’s degree
• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Licensed in MA with authorization to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts. 
• State and Federal DEA Certificate required.  
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience. Experience in dermatology required. 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Licensed in Massachusetts with authorization to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of Massachusetts
• State and federal DEA certificate

Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Healthcare Sanctions

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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