Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Infectious Disease

JOB SUMMARY

ATC Healthcare is seeking to hire an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Infectious Disease. This person will be the active provider for the practice. As an Infectious Disease APRN, you will play a crucial role in the diagnosis, treatment an management of patients with infectious diseases. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others and help combat this serious public health issue we want to work with you!

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

Compensation

• $55 to $65/ Hour based on experience.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited APRN program, usually at the master's degree level.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse and required state authority to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

EXPERIENCE

Must have autonomous license to practice, with requirement met of 3,000 hours working under an MD.

CREDENTIALS:

CPR as required by client facility; health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will perform duties of the active provider for the clinic.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Communicates information effectively and clearly to patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood cultures, imaging studies and microbiological tests, HIV and STD tests.
• See patients in office 2 to 3 days a week and be available by phone the rest of the week.
• Prescribe appropriate medications including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals, and provide patient education on medication management and adherence
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including nurses, pharmacists and laboratory staff, to optimize patient care outcomes.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE