Infection Control Nurse

Some responsibilities of infection control nurses include:

- Gathering and analyzing infection data to make evidence-based decisions
- Educating medical and public health professionals on infection prevention protocols to facilitate emergency preparedness
- Isolating and treating infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases
- Assisting with the development of action plans in case of a community or hospital outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact
- Collaborating with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced
- Studying pathogens to determine origin in order to prevent future outbreaks
- Assisting scientists and physicians with developing treatments and vaccines to ensure the health and safety of patients and the community

Where Do Infection Control Nurses Work?

Infection control nurses work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

- Hospitals
- Nursing homes and residential care facilities
- Community care centers
- Home health or ambulatory care settings
- Hospice programs
- Public health departments
- Emergency preparedness organizations

**Education Requirements**

In order to practice as an infection control nurse, you will at minimum need to become a registered nurse (RN) by graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (preferred)

Work Location: In person