Infection Control Nurse

**Position Title**:
**Position Overview**:

- The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for implementing, managing, and evaluating infection prevention and control programs within a healthcare facility. This role focuses on minimizing the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) through surveillance, staff education, policy development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The Infection Control Nurse works closely with healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Infection Prevention and Surveillance**:

- Conduct routine surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and monitor infection rates within the facility.
- Identify infection trends and outbreaks, implementing timely intervention strategies.
- Investigate and report outbreaks or clusters of infections, working with local and national health authorities as required.
- **Policy Development and Compliance**:

- Develop, review, and implement infection control policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations.
- Ensure staff adherence to infection control protocols and monitor compliance with standards from organizations like CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission.
- Participate in quality assurance and compliance audits related to infection prevention.
- **Staff Education and Training**:

- Educate healthcare staff on infection prevention protocols, hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, and other relevant practices.
- Develop and deliver ongoing training programs for new hires and conduct refresher courses for existing staff.
- Promote awareness of new developments and evidence-based practices in infection control.
- **Risk Assessment and Management**:

- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas of potential infection risk within the facility.
- Develop risk mitigation plans and manage the implementation of corrective actions.
- Review and advise on infection control aspects of facility design, patient placement, and environmental cleaning.
- **Data Collection and Analysis**:

- Maintain accurate records of infection rates and reportable diseases, submitting necessary reports to regulatory agencies.
- Analyze data to determine trends and assess the effectiveness of infection control interventions.
- Prepare reports and presentations on infection control metrics and program achievements

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- **Education**: GNM/ B.Sc Nursing/ M.Sc Nursing (additional Nursing
- related certifications are a plus).
- **Experience**: 4- 6 years required, as an ICN, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.

**Skills**:
○ Strong observational skills and attention to detail.

○ Good communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with hospital staff, visitors, and authorities.

○ Ability to handle emergencies and stressful situations.

○ Knowledge of all Nursing procedures, and emergency protocols.

○ Computer skills for maintaining registers and reports.

**Attributes**:
○ Highly responsible and vigilant.

○ Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and guide a team of Nursing staff.

○ Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in emergencies.

○ Physical fitness to perform patrols and manage Nursing-related activities.

**Working Conditions**:

- Full-time position, including night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
- On-site role with regular security patrols and interactions with hospital staff and visitors.
- Availability to handle emergency situations at any time.

**Mobile. No**: 9603133226

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

Pay: ₹30,086.00 - ₹40,744.16 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- ICN: 4 years (required)

**Language**:

- Telugu (required)
- Hindi (required)
- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (required)

Work Location: In person