Infection Control Nurse

17 hours ago

Banjara Hills Hyderabad Telangana, India Little stars and she Full time

**Job Title**: Infection Control Nurse (ICN)**Job Summary**:
The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection within the healthcare facility. The role involves monitoring infection data, educating healthcare staff, implementing infection control protocols, and ensuring compliance with national and international standards and regulations.

**Key Responsibilities:1. Infection Surveillance and Reporting**
- Monitor and collect data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Conduct regular rounds in all hospital departments to identify potential infection risks.
- Maintain infection surveillance systems and records.
- Report infections to internal leadership and, where required, to public health authorities.

**2. Policy Development and Implementation**
- Develop, implement, and review infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensure policies align with CDC, WHO, and local public health guidelines.
- Assist in developing protocols for sterilization, disinfection, isolation, and waste management.

**3. Staff Training and Education**
- Conduct regular training and orientation programs for healthcare staff on infection prevention and control.
- Provide education on proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, and safe clinical practices.
- Organize drills and workshops related to outbreak preparedness and containment.

**4. Outbreak Investigation and Management**
- Investigate infection outbreaks or clusters within the facility.
- Work with the infection control committee and hospital administration to implement corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed reports and conduct root cause analysis.

**5. Compliance and Auditing**
- Perform infection control audits and inspections of all departments.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
- Maintain documentation for accreditation and regulatory inspections (e.g., NABH, JCI).

**6. Collaboration**
- Coordinate with the Infection Control Committee (ICC), microbiology department, and other clinical staff.
- Work with housekeeping, CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department), and maintenance teams to ensure infection control in all environments.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: BSc Nursing or GNM; certification in Infection Control is preferred.
- **Experience**: 2-3 years in clinical nursing; 1+ year in infection control or quality assurance (preferred).
- **Skills**:

- Knowledge of infection prevention practices and epidemiology.
- Strong observational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to train and influence staff behavior.

**Workplace**: Hospitals,

**Reporting to**: Infection Control Officer / Quality Head / Nursing Superintendent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

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