Infection Control LPN – Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

CEUs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking an Infection Control Nurse (LPN) to blend direct patient care with infection prevention efforts in a correctional setting.

You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and correctional staff to identify infection trends, educate teams on protocols, and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring patient safety and compliance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Tennessee LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with infection prevention activities, identifying infection trends, investigating concerns, and evaluating potential infectious disease exposures.
• Educating healthcare and correctional staff on infection control practices, safety procedures, and established protocols.
• Performing patient assessments, administering medications, providing treatments, and assisting with individualized care plans under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and correctional staff to coordinate patient care and address infection control concerns.
• Monitoring patient conditions, documenting nursing encounters, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records.
• Promoting infection control standards, environmental sanitation, patient safety, and compliance with facility policies and professional nursing practices.

Skills

Infection control

Nursing care

Staff education

Documentation

Communication

Patient safety

Education

Tennessee LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking an Infection Control Nurse (LPN) to blend direct patient care with infection prevention efforts in a correctional setting.

You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and correctional staff to identify infection trends, educate teams on protocols, and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring patient safety and compliance with facility policies.