Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

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

Job summary

Corrections healthcare roles with the Bureau of Prisons involve leading infection prevention programs within a federal facility. The Nurse will oversee surveillance, TB control, and data-driven quality improvements to enhance inmate and staff health outcomes.

In this role, you will coordinate with the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer and ensure compliance with public health reporting requirements, while maintaining security responsibilities as part of correctional operations.

Responsibilities

• Surveillance of infections and diseases and management of TB prevention and control program.
• Infection prevention activities including immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff.
• Education related to infection control practices.

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.

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 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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