Post Acute- Infectious Disease ARNP

Job Description

Job Description

Infectious Disease Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

Locations : Encompass Clermont and / or Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford

Employment Type : 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation : Malpractice and tail coverage provided

Job Summary

The Infectious Disease Post-Acute Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides specialized medical care to patients in skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities include performing patient rounds, communicating effectively with facility staff and patients, and ensuring accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and follow-up care.

Previous infectious disease (ID) experience is required.

Schedule & Facilities

Encompass Clermont : 3 days per week (flexible hours)

• 5–10 patients per day

Healthcare and Rehab of Sanford : Minimum 1 day per week

Opportunity to grow census into a full-time position

Primary Responsibilities

Perform patient examinations and record medical histories

Follow charting and documentation protocols

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans

Order and interpret diagnostic tests or imaging as needed

Analyze test results, establish diagnoses, and discuss findings with patients

Prescribe and manage appropriate treatments and medications

Educate patients on health maintenance, diet, hygiene, and disease prevention

Refer patients to specialists when appropriate

Report contagious diseases and deaths to appropriate authorities

Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Current, active State of Florida APRN license in good standing

Current National Board Certification

Current DEA license

Infectious Disease and Post-Acute Care experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills

Initiative, creativity, and sound problem-solving abilities

Ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and facility teams

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Supervisory Physician and Post-Acute Executive Director