Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator, Infection Control

Lifepoint Health®; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Financial protection and PTO

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Etowah, TN, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator for Infection Control. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as assessing patients, performing care interventions, and advocating for patient well-being. Candidates must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee and possess critical thinking skills, with options for comprehensive benefits like medical coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an LPN program.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have BCLS certification within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data.
• Performs care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• Assists RN with the development of the plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient’s status with RN and physician.
• Works as an advocate for the patient's well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Graduate of an LPN program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator, Infection Control (Administration)

Job Type: Full‑Time | Days Monday‑Friday 7.5 hours daily; rotating call.

Location: Etowah, TN.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient’s status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an LPN program.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Licenses: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Tennessee.

EEOC Statement

Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.