Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Records & Infection Prevention

Location: Dresden, TN
Facility: Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Position Type: Full-Time

Join the Team at Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a detail-oriented and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as our Medical Records & Infection Prevention Coordinator. This unique leadership role combines clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and medical records management to help ensure exceptional resident care and survey readiness.

If you are an organized nurse who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and improving resident outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Records

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential resident medical records.

• Ensure documentation complies with federal, state, and facility regulations.

• Monitor chart audits and documentation trends for quality and compliance.

• Assist nursing leadership with record requests, audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews.

• Maintain electronic and paper medical record systems.

• Support admissions, discharges, and resident record management processes.

Infection Prevention & Control

• Lead and coordinate the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program.

• Monitor, track, and analyze infection surveillance data and trends.

• Conduct infection investigations and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Educate staff on infection prevention practices, PPE usage, and isolation procedures.

• Ensure compliance with CDC guidelines, CMS regulations, and facility policies.

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote resident safety.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee LPN license in good standing.

• Long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or infection prevention experience preferred.

• Knowledge of infection control regulations and healthcare compliance standards.

• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-management skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.

• Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.

Why Join Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

At Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while creating a supportive environment for our team members. We value professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

• Professional Development & Career Growth

• Supportive Leadership Team

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Stable Healthcare Organization

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing career and make an impact on resident safety, regulatory excellence, and quality outcomes. Join the dedicated team at Weakley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and help us deliver exceptional care every day.

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