Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Home

Overview

Company overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs.

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx.

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

• 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.