Infection Control Nurse (LPN)

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

POSITION: Infection Control Nurse (LPN)
SCHEDULE: Day Shift
FACILITY: Criminal Justice Center -CJC
LOCATION: Memphis, TN

Are you ready to use your nursing expertise to promote patient safety, prevent the spread of infection, and make a meaningful difference in healthcare?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to underserved populations. As an Infection Control Nurse (LPN), you'll combine hands-on nursing care with infection prevention efforts to help maintain a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff.

Position Summary Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing and guidance of the Infection Control Nurse/Coordinator, you'll provide direct patient care while supporting infection prevention, education, and compliance initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

You’ll go beyond providing nursing care. You'll help prevent infections, protect patients and staff, and create a safer healthcare environment through education, teamwork, and compassionate care.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your expertise matters here. Your commitment to infection prevention helps protect lives every day.