Infection Control Nurse

1. Position Summary

The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention and control (IPC) activities across the hospital. This role ensures a safe, hygienic, and regulatory-compliant environment for mothers, newborns, children, patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. The ICN collaborates with clinical and non-clinical departments to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and maintain high standards of patient safety.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Surveillance & Monitoring

• Conduct daily surveillance of hospital-acquired infections in all departments (NICU, PICU, Labour Room, OT, Wards).
• Monitor device-associated infections (e.g., CLABSI, VAP, CAUTI) and report trends.
• Track outbreaks and unusual infection patterns; initiate prompt containment measures.
• Maintain updated infection control databases, logs, and dashboards.

B. Audits & Inspections

• Perform routine audits for:
• Hand hygiene compliance
• Biomedical waste management
• Sterilization & disinfection processes
• Isolation precautions
• Housekeeping, laundry, and kitchen hygiene
• Audit NICU/ PICU aseptic practices and labour room protocols.
• Record findings and share actionable improvement reports with department heads.

C. Infection Prevention Practices

• Ensure adherence to standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.
• Monitor sterilization cycle indicators, autoclave performance, and CSSD documentation.
• Validate and monitor cleaning and fumigation protocols in OTs and procedure rooms.
• Oversee vaccination compliance for all hospital staff (e.g., Hepatitis B, COVID-19).

D. Training & Awareness

• Conduct regular training sessions for nursing, housekeeping, clinical, and support staff on:
• Hand hygiene practices
• PPE usage
• Biomedical waste segregation
• Aseptic techniques
• Needle-stick injury management
• Spill management protocols
• Promote infection control awareness events (e.g., Hand Hygiene Day).

E. Policy & Protocol Development

• Assist in formulating and updating IPC policies, guidelines, SOPs, and checklists.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines such as:
• NABH standards
• IPC guidelines by MoHFW, ICMR
• Biomedical Waste Management Rules
• Participate in safety committee meetings and review IPC metrics.

F. Outbreak Management

• Identify and investigate potential outbreaks in NICU, wards, or labour room.
• Coordinate sample collection and lab liaison.
• Recommend isolation, cohorting, or other containment measures.
• Prepare incident reports and root-cause analyses (RCA).

G. Reporting

• Submit weekly & monthly infection control reports to ICO and management.
• Maintain records of needle-stick injuries, staff exposures, and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis).
• Document HAI rates and compliance audit scores.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.Sc Nursing / GNM (Preference: Specialization or certification in Infection Control).
• Experience:
• Minimum 1–3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Prior infection control experience preferred, especially in mother & child or multispecialty hospital.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Infection Control Certification (e.g., CIC, ICN training, NABH workshops).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

4. Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of hygiene standards, aseptic techniques, and IPC regulations.
• Excellent observational and audit skills.
• Good communication skills for training & staff engagement.
• Ability to handle outbreak situations calmly and proactively.
• Proficiency in documentation and data management.
• Team coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Hand hygiene compliance rate
• Reduction in device-associated infection rates
• Compliance with biomedical waste segregation
• Completion of IPC audits and staff training
• Timely reporting of IPC data
• Effective outbreak prevention and response

6. Working Conditions

• Requires interaction with patients, newborns, children, staff, and hospital departments.
• May require extended hours during outbreaks, audits, or emergencies.
• Mandatory adherence to PPE and safety protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹12, ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person