Infection Control Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


Bengaluru, India VSH Hospital Full time

Nursing 1 Years of Experience Salary: ₹3.00 LPA Qualification: B.Sc Nursing Posted on September 13, 2025

Job Summary
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In summary, Infection Control Nurses play a vital role in maintaining a safe healthcare environment by implementing infection prevention strategies, educating staff and patients, and monitoring infection trends. Their expertise is essential in reducing the risk of infections and ensuring the overall safety of healthcare settings. An infection control nurse develops and implements protocols to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings by monitoring data, educating staff, investigating outbreaks, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Key duties include conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), managing infection control policies, providing staff training on hygiene and PPE use, collaborating with healthcare teams, and responding to potential disease outbreaks to protect patient and staff safety.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

  • Policy Development:

Create, implement, and monitor comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

  • Education & Training:

Educate healthcare staff, patients, and the public on infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and isolation procedures.

  • Outbreak Management:

Investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases, identify their source, and help develop action plans to control the spread.

  • Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure the healthcare facility adheres to local, state, and federal health regulations and report data to the appropriate public health agencies and committees.

  • Collaboration:

Work closely with physicians, nurses, public health experts, and administration to implement infection control measures effectively and foster a culture of safety.

  • Environmental Assessment:

Assess environmental factors within the facility, such as water and air pressure, that could contribute to the risk of infection.

  • Surveillance & Data Analysis:

Monitor and analyze data on infection rates and trends within the facility to identify risks and develop evidence-based strategies.

Skill Required

Common Work Environments

Infection control nurses typically work in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, long-term care facilities, and public health departments.

Why the Role is Crucial

  • Patient Safety:

The primary goal is to protect the health and well-being of patients and staff from infections.

  • Reduced Costs:

Effective infection control can prevent extended hospital stays and readmissions, which reduces the financial burden on patients and the healthcare system.

  • Community Health:

They contribute to the broader public health effort by preventing the spread of diseases within communities.



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