Infection Prevention Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees Tuberculosis (TB) screenings for new intakes and existing patients using tuberculin skin tests (PPD), blood tests (IGRA), symptom questionnaires and x-rays.
• Coordinates chest x-rays, sputum tests and other testing for symptomatic individuals or those with positive screening results.
• Tracks Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for patients diagnosed with Latent TB Infection (LTBI) or Active TB disease.
• Monitors patients receiving TB medications for adherence, adverse drug reactions, and clinical improvement.
• Creates policies to evaluate patients reporting symptoms of, or exposed to, ectoparasites (e.g., scabies, head lice, body lice, bed bugs) and administer prescribed topical or oral treatments.
• Collaborates with correctional staff to implement isolation, cohorting, and environmental decontamination procedures to prevent facility outbreaks.
• Maintains accurate records, updates infection control logs, and identifies potential problems, proposing corrective actions as needed.
• Reports active TB cases to the local Department of Public Health and coordinates continuity of care for patients being released while undergoing treatment.
• Coordinates reporting for reportable diseases.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, including CDC guidelines, OSHA standards, and NCCHC/ACA standards.
  Provides ongoing education and training to patients and custody staff on disease transmission, hygiene practices, and proper PPE utilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN or RN program)
• One (1) or more years of nursing experience
• Knowledge and expertise in infection control, communicable disease management, and public health in a correctional setting
• Strong background in TB screening, Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), and ectoparasite mitigation
• Strong experience with electronic health records (EHR) and accurate medical documentation
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and deliver objective, compassionate care in a secure environment
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with leadership, staff, patients, the public and external partners
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have and maintain current RN or LPN licensure to practice within the state of employment
• Must have and maintain a current BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a correctional facility
• Experience in public health, infection control, or communicable disease reporting
• Familiarity with NCCHC, ACA, OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines regarding TB and ectoparasites

Special Requirement: This position is subject to a background check and facility-required eligibility clearance, including a criminal background screening, to meet all access, safety, and security requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, manipulate, and operate equipment, tools, and computer systems.
• Perform repetitive tasks, including typing, data entry, reviewing electronic records, and reading written and digital materials for extended periods.
• Maintain sustained attention, concentration, and situational awareness in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
• Exercise sound clinical and operational judgment when evaluating information and making decisions.
• Effectively communicate with patients, staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while adapting to changing operational needs.
• Respond appropriately and professionally to urgent, emergency, or high-stress situations.
• Demonstrate cognitive flexibility, adaptability, and professionalism while working in a secure correctional setting.
• Comply with all safety, security, and operational requirements of the facility, with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADA Statement
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), First Class Healthcare Staffing Management LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a correctional healthcare environment with exposure to noise, communicable diseases, controlled access areas, and unpredictable conditions. Employees must comply with all safety, security, infection control and emergency response protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in accordance with the ADA, provided that it does not present an undue hardship on the company’s operations.