Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner

Aviata Health Group is seeking an Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner to serve as the primary clinical provider in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. In this in-house role, you will lead infectious disease programs, participate in residents' plans of care, and build collaborative relationships with residents, families, facility staff, and providers. You will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team, focusing on proactive care to prevent critical health issues and reduce re-hospitalizations.

Clinical Setting

You will work in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care settings serving a geriatric population with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and evaluate changes in patient conditions
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Develop patient care policies and facilitate referrals to specialists
• Coordinate advanced care planning and discharge visits
• Ensure timely communication and documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-ups
• Support the physician-patient relationship and address gaps in care
• Meet a minimum of 12 patient visits per day
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure high-quality service delivery

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida Nurse Practitioner license
• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program
• Strong clinical background in infectious disease

Preferred Qualifications

• Geriatric or adult medicine experience
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice, or palliative care settings
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and health plan benefit structures

Schedule

• Full-time position with flexible hours
• Monday through Friday
• Start times between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• No nights or weekends

Compensation

• Annual salary: $105,000 to $130,000 based on experience
• Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Bonuses available for surpassing the 12 patient visits per day target

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 22 days of paid time off annually (15 PTO days plus 6 paid holidays)
• CME stipend of $1,000 annually with CME PTO
• Malpractice and tail insurance provided
• Licensure reimbursement for federal and state nursing and DEA renewals
• Employee referral bonus program