Family Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

The University of Rochester Medical Center is offering a 24-month post-graduate specialty training program for Nurse Practitioners in Dermatology. This intensive clinical program provides additional skills training and independent mentorship to prepare NPs to diagnose and treat skin disease. Trainees will work with board-certified dermatologists and gain experience in general medical and pediatric dermatology.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve clinical growth, improved confidence, and preparedness to care for general medical and pediatric dermatology patients in collaboration with a board-certified dermatologist.
• Fulfill the 3000-hour practice requirement for eligibility to sit for the Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner exam.
• Diagnose and treat skin disease among culturally diverse and clinically complex patient populations.
• Participate in the education of learners, using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill training.

Program Structure

• Duration: 24 months
• Focus: Approximately 80% clinical, 20% didactic
• Collaboration: Includes side-by-side education with the URMC Dermatology Residency Program.
• Curriculum: Core program in general medical dermatology and clinical rotations in subspecialties across the lifespan.
• Pediatric Focus: The pediatric NP training program specifically focuses on children under 20 years.

Training Methods

Hands-on training will include:

• Dermoscopy
• Suturing
• Procedures (cryotherapy, skin biopsies)
• General medical & pediatric dermatology
• Clinical trials

NP Training Program Benefits

• Full employee benefits, including CME allowance and paid vacation.
• Potential offer of full-time medical staff positions in the dermatology department upon successful completion of the program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) required.
• Applicants should be new graduate or early-career nurse practitioners with a strong interest in general medical and pediatric dermatology.
• Must be license-eligible in New York State.

Qualifications

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing.
• Current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.
• Demonstrated clinical competence.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills.
• Computer competence.
• An active desire to learn.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A letter of recommendation from a clinical educator or colleague (APP or physician preferred).