Infection Control & Quality Improvement Nurse

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a qualified nurse for positions requiring education and licensure in nursing, with emphasis on infection prevention and control within a prison healthcare setting.

Candidates should meet national nursing licensure requirements and possess advanced education in nursing, with experience in infection control and program evaluation as applicable. Additional selective factor experience is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education must be from an accredited nursing program and accredited by a recognized body.
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in nursing or related field may be required or
• At least one year of professional nursing experience at GS-10 level with applicable degree.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles, infection prevention and control practices.
• Develop, implement and evaluate infection control policies and procedures.
• Surveillance and consultations for control of infections in a hospital environment.
• Audit clinical charts for data relating to infection control.

Skills

Infection prevention

Nursing knowledge

Clinical chart auditing

Education

Professional nursing degree

Foreign nursing school certification

Job description

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a qualified nurse for positions requiring education and licensure in nursing, with emphasis on infection prevention and control within a prison healthcare setting.

Candidates should meet national nursing licensure requirements and possess advanced education in nursing, with experience in infection control and program evaluation as applicable. Additional selective factor experience is required for eligibility.