Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner jobs in Ohio represent an active and growing market, with demand concentrated in outpatient dermatology practices, academic medical centers, and integrated health systems at levels from new graduate through senior practitioner. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of openings, where employers such as Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, and TriHealth maintain consistent hiring pipelines. The most in-demand specialties include medical dermatology, cosmetic procedures, and Mohs surgery support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at Union Hospital. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality dermatologic care to patients of all ages.
The ideal candidate will be a highly professional clinician with a minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume general and surgical dermatology practice. Proficiency in conducting comprehensive full-body skin exams and managing a wide range of routine dermatologic conditions is essential. The candidate should also be skilled in common dermatologic procedures, including soft tissue biopsies (all types), intralesional injections, electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), benign lesion destruction, liquid nitrogen therapy, and skin KOH. Familiarity with referring patients for phototherapy is also preferred.
Candidates with related dermatologic experience in other specialties, such as primary care, will be considered. New graduates should have completed a minimum of 12 weeks of dermatology-focused clinical rotations. Prior experience using EPIC electronic medical records is a plus.
The successful candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:
Calm under pressure - Need to be able respond quickly and accurately in fast moving, complex environments.
Analytical - Often required to dive into the minutia of issues to find the break in logic.
Detail Oriented - Need to be confident that the small details are correct.
Flexible - May be asked to do tasks that are outside of the stated job description.
A lifetime learner – You consider learning a reward. You enjoy mastering a new field.
Comfortable with complexity – You absorb complex ideas quickly and easily separate the things that matter from the things that don’t.
Your confidence is balanced by a sense of humility. You’re more interested in figuring out what’s right than being right.
You enjoy working as part of a high-performance team. You want to contribute and build the team’s culture.
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
APRN
Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
PA
Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
CNS
Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals
PA
Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Complexity of Work:
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $157,480.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.
The Department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at Union Hospital. This position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality dermatologic care to patients of all ages.
The ideal candidate will be a highly professional clinician with a minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume general and surgical dermatology practice. Proficiency in conducting comprehensive full-body skin exams and managing a wide range of routine dermatologic conditions is essential. The candidate should also be skilled in common dermatologic procedures, including soft tissue biopsies (all types), intralesional injections, electrodessication and curettage (ED&C), benign lesion destruction, liquid nitrogen therapy, and skin KOH. Familiarity with referring patients for phototherapy is also preferred.
Candidates with related dermatologic experience in other specialties, such as primary care, will be considered. New graduates should have completed a minimum of 12 weeks of dermatology-focused clinical rotations. Prior experience using EPIC electronic medical records is a plus.
The successful candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:
Calm under pressure - Need to be able respond quickly and accurately in fast moving, complex environments.
Analytical - Often required to dive into the minutia of issues to find the break in logic.
Detail Oriented - Need to be confident that the small details are correct.
Flexible - May be asked to do tasks that are outside of the stated job description.
A lifetime learner – You consider learning a reward. You enjoy mastering a new field.
Comfortable with complexity – You absorb complex ideas quickly and easily separate the things that matter from the things that don’t.
Your confidence is balanced by a sense of humility. You’re more interested in figuring out what’s right than being right.
You enjoy working as part of a high-performance team. You want to contribute and build the team’s culture.
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
APRN
Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
PA
Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
CNS
Currently licensed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals
PA
Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Complexity of Work:
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $157,480.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.
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- Active Ohio Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing required
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited program
- National board certification as a Family or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner required
- Minimum one to three years of clinical dermatology experience in an outpatient setting
- Proficiency performing skin biopsies, cryotherapy, and excision procedures independently
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Athenahealth preferred
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a dermatology nurse practitioner in Ohio?
You become a dermatology nurse practitioner in Ohio by completing an accredited Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a nurse practitioner track, then passing a national board certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. You then apply for an Ohio Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing, which authorizes advanced practice in the state, before pursuing dermatology-specific clinical experience or fellowship training.
How much do dermatology nurse practitioners make in Ohio?
Dermatology nurse practitioners in Ohio earn a median of about $124,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,780 for the lowest 10% to over $154,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire dermatology nurse practitioners in Ohio?
Employers hiring dermatology nurse practitioners in Ohio right now include Cleveland Clinic, OnSite Dermatology, and ANDHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of large academic health systems and multispecialty groups means that many openings come from institutions with established dermatology departments rather than solo private practices.
Which Ohio cities have the most dermatology nurse practitioner jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Dover have the most dermatology nurse practitioner openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest volume through its dense cluster of academic medical centers and suburban outpatient practices tied to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, while Cleveland and Cincinnati reflect the broad reach of Cleveland Clinic and regional multispecialty groups anchoring those metros.
Are there remote dermatology nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are rare. Dermatology nurse practitioners perform hands-on clinical work including skin examinations, biopsies, and procedures that require in-person patient contact, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 0% of dermatology nurse practitioner openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations for follow-up care or chronic condition monitoring rather than primary diagnostic visits.
How can I get hired as a dermatology nurse practitioner in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from an acute care or primary care nurse practitioner role at a large Ohio health system that offers internal dermatology rotations or new-graduate onboarding programs. Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center both run structured advanced practice provider onboarding tracks that include dermatology exposure. Candidates who hold their Ohio Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Authority and a current national board certification gain an immediate edge, and roles labeled as dermatology NP associate or clinical support NP are the most accessible starting points for applicants without dedicated specialty experience.
Where can I find and apply to dermatology nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to dermatology nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through the listings.
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