Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Infectious Disease

Requisition
24-158900
Location
GA, Hawkinsville
Facility
GA DOC Pulaski SP
Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day 8 hour
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last
Antoinette Bates
Recruiter : Email
AnBates@Wellpath.us



Compensation Range

$25 - $32 / hour



You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities


Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

 

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

 

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 



Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.



How you make a difference

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Infectious Disease Data is responsible for developing and managing an infectious disease control program to prevent, identify, and control infectious diseases. They work closely with healthcare professionals and staff to monitor and track infections, collect and analyze data, and coordinate infection control measures with other healthcare facilities and regulatory agencies. The LPN must possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, and be able to manage multiple priorities while adhering to strict infection control protocols. 



Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement systems to prevent and control infectious diseases. 
  • Monitor tracking log to ensure appropriate follow-up of treated patients and maintain required company documentation. 
  • Attend monthly meetings with Medical Director and other medical personnel to report patient tracking issues. 
  • Promote positive social skills and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed. 
  • Maintain accountability for infectious disease files in the regional office. 



Qualifications & Requirements

Education  

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program. 

 

Experience 

  • One year of experience in infection control preferred. 
  • One year of specialized training/continued education courses in infection control preferred. 

 

Licenses/Certifications  

  • Current licensed as an LPN in the state of employment. 
  • Current CPR certification. 



We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

 

 

 

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume.  Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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