Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner

Avante-At-Leesburg,-Inc; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Employer 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

KOPA, Inc provides infectious disease care through nursing facilities. The NP will diagnose, treat, and educate patients, oversee clinical staff, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a specialized infection-control setting.

Responsibilities include exams, testing, treatment planning, med management, and staff mentorship, with occasional inter-facility coverage in Florida as needed.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with license and experience in skilled nursing facilities.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities required.
• Knowledge of health care regulations and compliance.
• Commitment to ongoing clinical education and patient care excellence.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and review medical records.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on diseases and prevention.
• Oversee patient health and mentor NP staff.
• Lead team meetings and onboarding of new NPs.
• Develop workflows and best practices for the facility.
• Provide coverage at other Florida facilities as needed.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team spirit

Patience

Lifelong learning

NP license

Regulatory knowledge

Ethics

Primary/acute/chronic care

Job description

Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner Needed!!

KOPA, Inc. is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices.This position will be at the Avante at Leesburg.

As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

We will be providing essential care to a very compromised group of individuals who do not require acute care, however, due to specialized infection control needs of these residents, many other skilled nursing facilities are unable to provide this level of care and therefore these residents are in need of temporary placement.

Responsibilities:

• Examine patients and their medical records

• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)

• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses

• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases

• Prescribe medications

• Maintain accurate records and schedules

• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications

• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention

• Oversee patients’ overall health

• Promote good health practices

• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

• Supervise and mentor a team of nurse practitioners

• Review documentation and provide clinical feedback

• Lead team meetings

• Assist with onboarding and training of new NPs

• Help monitor performance and support ongoing development

• Act as a liaison between the NP team and facility leadership

• Assist in creating and refining workflows, protocols, and best practices

• Provide coverage at other Florida facilities when needed (e.g., vacation, sick leave, or coverage gaps), which may involve occasional in-state travel

Skills:

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a skilled nursing facility, minimum 1 year of supervisory experience

• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices

• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong ethics

• Team spirit with a positive attitude

• Patience and cool-headedness

• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

• Valid nurse practitioner license

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!)

• Health and Wellness Programs to Keep you Feeling Your Best

• Retirement plan with employer match.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays to Recharge

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Supportive and Collaborative work environment.

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

KOPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

KOPA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, Veterans' status or any other category protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of KOPA employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including, discharge.