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Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner- Nursing Home

Essen Medical Associates·Hackensack, New Jersey

$130,000 - $150,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide infectious disease consults and manage complex infections within long-term care and acute settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor infection control and support antimicrobial stewardship programs.

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.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Nursing, an active NP license, DEA license, and CPR certification. A minimum of 6 months of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities is required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Assessment
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Infection Control
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • Clinical Consultations
  • Antimicrobial Therapy
  • Culture Interpretation
  • Wound Infection Management

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$130,000 - $150,000/yr
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted
May 5, 2026
Closes
May 5, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essen Medical Associates

Essen Health Care is a premiere healthcare network in New York with over 400 providers across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester County. Essen is a patient-focused integrated healthcare delivery platform with the goal of providing the highest...

Salary listed on 98 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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New Jersey nursing home NP role

In New Jersey, infectious disease nurse practitioner roles in nursing homes are often tied to ongoing infection prevention, chronic illness management, and coordination with facility teams. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an NP with long-term care experience, current licensure and certifications, and comfort working in a highly regulated setting. Review the original posting carefully: the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the source description, which can save time when comparing roles.

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