Infection Control Nurse

**1.** Supervises the maintenance of the established protocols for infection prevention e.g. isolation procedures, hand washing techniques used, the use of hand rub, change of IV set, change of central line dressing, availability of supplies, terminal cleaning of a unit, evaluation of equipment etc. in the hospital.

**2.** Corrects and teaches staff whenever the need arises during rounds. E.g. unnecessary use of gloves, improper handling of equipment, practice of aseptic precautions etc.

**3.** Participates in the formal teaching programs during the orientation of new staff.

**4.** The staff should be informed about the steps to be taken in case of an accidental needle stick injury and the availability of hepatitis vaccination.

**5.** Tracks down the source of an organism such as in the case of an outbreak of salmonella or MRSA infections.

**6.** This includes environmental and personnel monitoring when appropriate.
- Recollection of specimens from high-risk areas of personnel.
- The follow up of contents and carriers.

**7.** Carries out surveillance through regular contact with all hospital departments, particularly those providing patients care.
- Collects data-pertaining to c/s reports from microbiology department every day.

8. During ward rounds, should collect data related to dates and details
- Admission from home, nursing home etc.
- Surgery.
- Culture sample and reports
- Invasive procedures

9. Keeps track of all patient with
- Intravascular catheters
- Urinary catheters
- Medical / surgical wounds
- Instrumentation of respiratory tract (ET tubes, tracheotomy tubes).

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ankleshwar, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
- total work: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (preferred)

Work Location: In person