BS
Nurse (Quality Improvement and Infection Control Nurse)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemBennettsville, SC · full time · Senior
$77,192 – $100,355
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A nursing position within the federal prison system focused on preventing and controlling infectious diseases while supporting correctional security. This role suits experienced infection control nurses who can work independently managing disease surveillance, outbreak containment, and immunization programs in a correctional health services setting.
Our summary, not Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Current, active, unrestricted professional nursing license from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Passed the National Council Licensure Examination
- Experience in infection control program management including disease exposure prevention, vaccination administration, infectious agent transmission reduction, outbreak containment, and program evaluation
Nice to have
- PhD or doctoral degree in nursing or related medical science field
- Experience in medical referral center providing infection surveillance and consultations
- Experience developing and evaluating infection control policies and procedures
- Experience monitoring invasive procedures for infection control purposes
- Experience auditing clinical charts for infection control-related data