Minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities
Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
DEA license required
Current CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Preferred experience in infectious disease, training available
Familiarity with EMR systems, training provided
Responsibilities
Provide infectious disease consults in long-term care settings
Assess and manage a range of infections including HIV and pneumonia
Order and interpret laboratory cultures, blood work, and imaging studies
Prescribe and oversee antimicrobial therapy, both IV and oral
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Monitor infection control and support antimicrobial stewardship programs
Educate staff and families on prevention and treatment plans
Benefits
Supportive and mission-driven work environment
Opportunity for professional growth
Training provided for specific skills
Dynamic interdisciplinary teamwork
Meaningful impact on patient health and quality of life
Full Job Description
Overview
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
