About this opportunity
Essen Health Care lists this Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Home opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company overview Essen Health Care
is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.
Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive ID care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
Provide infectious disease consults in long-term care settings
Assess and manage infections including HIV, Hep B and C, pneumonia, UTIs, sepsis risk, wound infections, and multidrug-resistant organisms
Order and interpret cultures, blood work, and imaging studies
Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapy including IV and oral antibiotics
Collaborate with infectious disease physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Monitor infection control practices and support antimicrobial stewardship programs
Educate staff and families on infection prevention and treatment plans
Maintain accurate EMR documentation and regulatory compliance
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
Active and unrestricted NP license
DEA license required
CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants)
Graduation from an accredited NP program
Preferred Experience in ID (training available if not)
Preferred Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC - training provided)
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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