Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease - SNF / LTC Rehab center

We are seeking an experienced APRN with infectious disease expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in skilled nursing and long-term rehabilitation settings. This in-person role involves managing complex infections and coordinating evidence-based treatment plans, and requires availability 5-7 days per week, including weekends and occasional after-hours on-call coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Provide infectious disease–focused patient care in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments with emphasis on infection-related conditions
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic infectious diseases, including respiratory, urinary, skin/soft tissue, and bloodstream infections
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based infectious disease guidelines
• Prescribe and manage antimicrobial therapies in accordance with state regulations and antimicrobial stewardship principles
• Monitor patient response to treatment, laboratory results, cultures, and antimicrobial effectiveness
• Conduct infection-focused admission, follow-up, and discharge evaluations
• Collaborate with attending physicians, infectious disease specialists, nursing staff, and facility leadership
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives within the facility
• Participate in antibiotic stewardship programs to reduce resistance and inappropriate utilization
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR/EHR
• Educate patients, families, and staff on infection prevention, treatment plans, and isolation precautions
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and initiatives to reduce infection-related hospital readmissions
• Ensure compliance with CMS, CDC, and facility infection control policies

Required Qualifications:

• Active Florida APRN license
• Active NPI number
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and independent decision-making skills
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems (PointClickCare and/or Matrix preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Knowledge of post-acute care and geriatric best practices
• Working knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• DEA registration (preferred)

Benefits

• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Productivity-based compensation tied to daily patient volume
• Competitive compensation structure
• Annual Compensation: $150k–$200k (based on experience and qualifications)
• Flexible schedule
• Autonomy in daily workflow
• Paid onboarding period, including training and orientation
• Professional liability (Malpractice) insurance coverage provided
• Census planning support to optimize daily workload
• Quarterly productivity-based bonus opportunities
• AI-assisted documentation through Moxie Link, combining technology and human oversight to save time on notes and enhance accuracy
• Ongoing education and clinical development opportunities

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Experience:

• APRN: 1 year (Required)
• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Infectious disease care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• APRN (Required)

Location:

• Merritt Island, FL 32953 (Required)

Work Location: In person