Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Home

Essen Health Care; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a compassionate Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner to join a dynamic team providing ID care in long-term care and acute settings. You will work with an interdisciplinary group to deliver comprehensive services and contribute to patient-centered care across diverse populations.

The role involves consults, antimicrobial management, and collaboration with physicians while maintaining regulatory standards and EMR accuracy in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility (hospital/outpatient experience considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license; DEA license required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) and graduation from an accredited NP program.
• ID experience preferred; EMR familiarity with Sigma/Visual/PCC training provided.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Infection prevention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (NP)

Graduation from accredited NP program

Tools

Sigma EMR

Visual EMR

PCC EMR

Job description

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

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.