Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control) to lead the infection prevention and control program within a federal correctional facility. You will collaborate with the Health Services Department to improve health care outcomes for inmates and staff through surveillance, immunization, and data analysis.

Under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer, you will conduct outbreak investigations, reportable

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with licensure as required.
• Experience in infection prevention and control preferred.
• Ability to perform surveillance and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform infection surveillance and tuberculosis prevention and control activities.
• Conduct contact investigations and outbreak containment.
• Administer and track immunizations; educate staff on infection control.
• Collect and analyze data to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Job description

Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Manage the local infection prevention and control program under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer, Office of Quality Management, Central Office, Washington, D.C., and performs quality improvement activities to improve health care outcomes.

Performs surveillance of infections and diseases, management of the tuberculosis prevention and control program, contact investigations and containment of infectious disease outbreaks, infection prevention activities including immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff, education related to infection control practices, collection and analysis of data to reduce risk and improve health outcomes.

Notifies the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer and public health authorities at all levels of government about reportable infectious conditions. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77192 – $100355/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.