NP / Infectious Disease / New Jersey / Permanent / Infectious Disease NP  Job

A healthcare services organization in New Jersey is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their Infectious Disease team at one of their facilities in Bergen County.

Responsibilities:

The Infectious Disease NP will be responsible for:

• Diagnosing infectious diseases by evaluating a patient's medical history, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests, such as blood work or imaging
• Prescribing antibiotics, antiviral medications, or other appropriate treatments for infectious diseases
• Educating patients about the nature of their infectious disease, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent its spread
• Administering vaccines to prevent certain infectious diseases and offer counseling on immunization schedules and strategies
• Following and promoting infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the facility
• Providing ongoing care for patients with chronic or recurrent infectious diseases
• Monitoring progress, adjusting treatment plans, and ensuring that patients are recovering as expected
• Performing other duties, as needed

• Bachelor's Degree (Open to new graduates!)
• NYS Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Familiarity and/or interest in Infectious Disease