Infection Control Nurse (LPN)

Wexford Health Sources; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with _

Paid holidays

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking an Infection Control Nurse (LPN) to promote patient safety and prevent the spread of infections within a correctional facility.

You will combine hands-on nursing care with infection prevention efforts to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. You will educate staff on infection control practices, monitor patient conditions, document nursing encounters, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address infection control

Qualifications

• 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.

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

LPN license

CPR certification

Clinical nursing experience

Correctional healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.

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.

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

Position Summary

• 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

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.