Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Aviata Health Group is seeking an in-house Nurse Practitioner specializing in Infectious Disease to provide proactive care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The NP will contribute clinical expertise to the facilities’ infectious disease programs and participate in residents’ plans of care. The position involves building relationships with residents, families, facility staff, and providers while working as part of the clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams. The role focuses on improving clinical outcomes and preventing re-hospitalizations through collaborative, high-quality care. The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and offers a flexible full-time weekday schedule, with start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and no nights or weekends. Compensation is $105,000–$130,000 annually based on experience, with monthly performance-based bonus opportunities. The NP is expected to complete at least 12 patient visits per day, with bonuses for exceeding that target.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Florida Nurse Practitioner license.
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Strong clinical background in infectious disease.
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with elderly and chronically ill patients and their families.
- Ability to complete a minimum of 12 patient visits per day.
Nice To Haves
- Geriatric or adult medicine experience, particularly in skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice, palliative care, or similar settings.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and health plan benefit structures.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and evaluate changes in patients’ conditions.
- Prescribe medications and treatments as needed.
- Develop patient care policies and facilitate referrals to specialists.
- Coordinate advanced care planning and discharge visits.
- Communicate and document patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-ups in a timely manner.
- Support the physician-patient relationship and address gaps in care.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, taking a leadership role in patient care and supporting high-quality service delivery.
- Participate in residents’ plans of care and support facility infectious disease programs.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- 15 PTO days plus 6 paid holidays (also described as 22 days of paid time off annually)
- CME stipend and CME PTO
- Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
- Licensure reimbursement for federal and state nursing and DEA renewals
- $1,000 annual CME reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Monthly performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
