Infectious Disease NP — Long-Term Care Impact

Essen Medical Associates; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates is seeking a compassionate Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner to join its dynamic team in Hackensack, New Jersey. This role involves delivering comprehensive ID care in long-term care and acute settings, with an emphasis on collaboration and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have an active NP and DEA license, with a minimum of 6 months experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. Essen Medical Associates is proud to support diversity and growth among its staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Experience in outpatient office is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide infectious disease consults in long-term care settings.
• Order and interpret cultures, blood work, and imaging studies.
• Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapy including IV and oral antibiotics.

Skills

Infection management

Patient education

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Education

Active and unrestricted NP license

DEA license

Job description

Essen Medical Associates is seeking a compassionate Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner to join its dynamic team in Hackensack, New Jersey. This role involves delivering comprehensive ID care in long-term care and acute settings, with an emphasis on collaboration and patient education.

The ideal candidate will have an active NP and DEA license, with a minimum of 6 months experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility. Essen Medical Associates is proud to support diversity and growth among its staff.