Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Overview

The South Bend Clinic strives to make the entire Michiana community healthier by providing convenient primary, specialty and urgent care services close to home. Our Mishawaka Day Road Plaza Clinic team in Dermatology is looking to add a skilled and compassionate provider to join our collaborative team, helping to expand our high-quality care, and continue serving the needs of our patients with expertise and dedication.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, employer provided life and disability insurance, 401K with company match
• Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Days, and Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts and Tuition Assistance
• Up to $2,500 yearly in CME funds

• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive in multi‑tasking and time management while ensuring high‑level patient care
• Detail‑oriented in maintaining patient‑related information and documenting patient progress
• Exceptional patient interaction demonstrating a friendly, approachable demeanor, effectively resolving customer complaints, and applying strong customer service principles to ensure a positive experience
• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; national certification in the applicable specialty (ANCC)
• Current state licensure as Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse and RN in the state of Indiana
• Maintains current CPR (BLS) certification
• Active Mid‑level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and DEA License may be required based on prescriptive authority

• Perform comprehensive skin examinations, conduct and interpret diagnostic testing, and develop care plans.
• Order diagnostic testing, skin biopsies, laboratory, x‑ray, and other non‑invasive diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Initiate collaboration with supervising physicians, referrals to appropriate physicians or other health care professionals for problems that exceed the NP's scope of practice.
• Maintain communication with referring physicians while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, with collaborative physician oversight and necessary mid‑level practitioner‑controlled substance license.
• Counsel patients on conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures, adjusting communication to the patient's age, psychosocial, and cultural needs to achieve optimal health outcomes in accordance with practice protocols.