Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Inez, KY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility. Manages 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

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates on Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; OR At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-10 grade level) and possession of a diploma, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.
Experience in a Medical Referral Center providing surveillance and consultations for the control of infections relating to hospital environment, including sanitation, sterilization, and disinfection.
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating of policies and procedures relative to infection control.
Experience in Monitoring all invasive procedures to include, but not, limited to, intravenous and hemodynamic lines, dental and outpatient procedures, and urology procedures.
Experience in auditing clinical charts for pertinent data relating to infection control.
Experience working in an infection control program as it relates to: Prevention of exposure to infectious diseases; administration of vaccinations; reduction in the transmission of infectious agents; containment of infectious outbreaks; and evaluation of infection control programs.

Nice To Haves

Career Transition Programs (CTAP) eligibility

Responsibilities

Manage the local infection prevention and control program.
Perform quality improvement activities to improve health care outcomes.
Perform surveillance of infections and diseases.
Manage the tuberculosis prevention and control program.
Conduct contact investigations and containment of infectious disease outbreaks.
Conduct infection prevention activities including immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff.
Provide education related to infection control practices.
Collect and analyze data to reduce risk and improve health outcomes.
Notify the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer and public health authorities about reportable infectious conditions.
Maintain security of the institution.