Essen Medical Associates·Hackensack, New Jersey
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.
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.
Market context
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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