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Job description
Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
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
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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