Nurse Practitioner – Infectious Disease

Nurse Practitioner
- Infectious Disease
- Bronx, NY (Onsite) - Full-Time
- Mon-Fri, 09:00am-05:00pm - $160,000 Per Year

Title: Nurse Practitioner
- Infectious Disease

Location: Bronx, NY (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time
- Mon-Fri, 09:00am-05:00pm

Pay Range: $160,000 Per Year

• Join a growing not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to underserved communities throughout New York.
• The organization provides comprehensive medical, pediatric, dental, and specialty care with a strong commitment to patient-centered, culturally responsive healthcare.

• We are seeking an experienced Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the clinical team in the Bronx.
• The ideal candidate will have direct clinical experience in Infectious Disease and be comfortable evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a broad range of infectious conditions.
• This is a specialty-focused role for an NP with a strong Infectious Disease background who can work independently while collaborating closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary clinical team.

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with infectious diseases and related conditions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory studies, cultures, diagnostic testing, and other clinical results.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including antimicrobial therapy, as clinically appropriate.
• Monitor patients' response to treatment and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic results.
• Provide ongoing follow-up and management of acute and chronic infectious conditions.
• Educate patients regarding diagnosis, treatment, medication adherence, prevention, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Apply current standards and best practices related to infectious disease management and infection prevention.
• Provide care to patients from diverse and underserved communities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and FQHC standards.

• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license and national board certification.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• FNP, ANP, or comparable NP certification.
• Direct clinical experience in Infectious Disease required.
• Strong knowledge of infectious disease diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Experience managing patients with complex infectious conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with antimicrobial/medication management.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and infection-control practices.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with underserved, multicultural, or community health populations preferred.
• FQHC or community health center experience preferred.
• Experience working with patients affected by substance use disorders/addiction is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.

• $160,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Free dental and vision coverage
• Employer 401(k) contribution
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Mission-driven, not-for-profit organization
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
• Supportive interdisciplinary clinical environment
• Professional growth opportunities