Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
About The Position
Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility. The position manages the local infection prevention and control program under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer in the Office of Quality Management, Central Office, Washington, D.C., and performs quality improvement activities to improve health care outcomes. The nurse conducts infection and disease surveillance; manages the tuberculosis prevention and control program; performs contact investigations and contains infectious disease outbreaks; oversees infection prevention activities, including immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff; provides education on infection control practices; and collects and analyzes data to reduce risk and improve health outcomes. The nurse notifies the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer and public health authorities at all levels of government about reportable infectious conditions. Like all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on an ongoing 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.
- Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
- Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and upload proof with the application.
- Must meet one of the following: 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 level and a diploma, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.
- Must have experience in an infection control program involving prevention of exposure to infectious diseases, vaccination administration, reduction of infectious-agent transmission, containment of infectious outbreaks, and evaluation of infection control programs.
- Applicants must clearly address the selective placement factor in their resume.
- Must complete pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, a physical, and a background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
- Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
- Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia is required.
- CTAP or ICTAP applicants seeking selection priority must meet program eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the required eligibility documentation.
Responsibilities
- Manage the local infection prevention and control program under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer.
- Perform quality improvement activities to improve health care outcomes.
- Conduct surveillance of infections and diseases.
- Manage the tuberculosis prevention and control program.
- Conduct contact investigations and contain infectious disease outbreaks.
- Carry out infection prevention activities, including administering and tracking immunizations for inmates and staff.
- Educate others about 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 at all levels of government about reportable infectious conditions.
- Maintain institutional security and perform regular, recurring correctional duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
- A 30% recruitment incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.
- A 10% retention incentive may be paid to selectees who meet the criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
