Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)

Attend the upcoming Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! Thursday October 22, 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center 4590 S Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502 **POSITION:**Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse) **SCHEDULE:**Will discuss with applicant LOCATION: Herlong, NV **SALARY:**Will discuss with applicant TO APPLY: Direct Link:https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885479300 Career Page:https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?l=HERLONG,CAanda=DJ03ands=locationandp=1andr=25andhp=public Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. Accepting applications SUMMARY: Serves as a Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility. Manage the local infection prevention and control program under the guidance of the national Infection Prevention and Control Officer 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program Official certification from the Commission on Graduates on Foreign Nursing Schools for foreign nursing graduates Passed the National Council Licensure Examination Current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license or registration One full year of professional nursing experience or completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing program or related field Experience in infection control program functions Knowledge of nursing principles, concepts, and methodology Nursing knowledge including anatomy and physiology, nursing assessments, diagnoses, prevention and control of infectious conditions, and interpretation of laboratory tests Experience providing surveillance and consultations for infection control including sanitation, sterilization, and disinfection Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating infection control policies and procedures Experience monitoring invasive procedures and outpatient care Experience auditing clinical charts for infection control data Must have experience working in an infection control program related to prevention of exposure to infectious diseases, vaccinations, reduction of transmission of infectious agents, outbreak containment, and infection control program evaluation JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Manage infection prevention and control program Perform surveillance of infections and diseases Manage tuberculosis prevention and control program Conduct contact investigations and outbreak containment Perform immunization administration and tracking for inmates and staff Educate on infection control practices Collect and analyze data to reduce risk and improve outcomes Notify national and public health authorities of reportable conditions Maintain security responsibilities as part of correctional staff WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Completion of pre-employment interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation Subject to NCIC and credit check Must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeano domestic violence convictions Successful completion of three-week correctional techniques training in Glynco, Georgia BENEFITS: Retention incentive up to 10% for qualifying selectees Recruitment incentive of 30% for qualifying selectees EEO: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.