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Registered Nurse (RN) Infection Preventionist

Life Care Center of Athens

Athens, Tennessee

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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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The RN Infection Preventionist evaluates the quality of resident care and outcomes as they relate to Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) and Community Acquired Infections (CAI) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Collects, prepares, and analyzes HAI data. Presents infection data and makes recommendations for actions. Monitors associate compliance with infection control standards through use of barriers and infection prevention measures. Prepares and presents education for the staff, residents, and families. Serves as a resource to all departments and personnel.

Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing); Licensed/registered in applicable State with active RN license in good standing; CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; Specialized IPC training beyond initial professional training or education; Prior experience with geriatrics preferred; Certifications or training per State requirements (e.g., Certified TB Nurse); BLS Certification

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Life Care Center of Athens

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You are weighing Life Care Center of Athens in Athens, Tennessee. What is solid on paper today is the place itself: a Life Care Center in Athens, TN 37303, in a state with no income tax and a compact nursing…

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Located in Athens, Tennessee
Tennessee charges no state income tax
Tennessee is a nursing-license compact state

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Living in Athens, TN

Athens, Tennessee offers small-town Southern charm in McMinn County, roughly halfway between Chattanooga and Knoxville. Home to Tennessee Wesleyan University, it combines a quiet downtown with easy access to the Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains for outdoor-loving nurses seeking a slower-paced lifestyle.

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State price level · Tennessee: 91.9; 8% below the national average
Median gross rent: $846/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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