Infection Control Nurse

• Conduct active and passive surveillance of HAIs (CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI, etc.).
• Calculate infection rates (device days, patient days, infection density rates).
• Prepare and submit monthly infection control reports to the Infection Control Committee (ICC).
• Monitor and audit hand hygiene compliance as per WHO guidelines.
• Ensure implementation of standard precautions and transmission-based precautions.
• Monitor isolation practices and cohorting of patients.
• Conduct regular rounds in ICU, OT, wards, dialysis, and high-risk areas.
• Audit sterilization and disinfection processes (CSSD, OT, endoscopy).
• Supervise biomedical waste segregation and compliance with BMW rules.
• Participate in antibiotic stewardship program monitoring.
• Assist in outbreak identification, root cause analysis (RCA), and containment measures.
• Monitor environmental cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Monitor segregation, collection, transport, and disposal practices.
• Ensure compliance with Biomedical Waste Management Rules.
• Ensure safe injection practices and needle-stick injury reporting.
• Maintain post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) protocol compliance.
• Coordinate with microbiology for culture reports and antibiograms.
• Organize and conduct staff training, CMEs, and awareness programs.
• Maintain documentation for audits and NABH assessments.
• Ensure compliance with hospital infection control manual and SOPs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to infection control.
• Track and trend multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).

Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM (B.Sc. preferred)
• Certification in Infection Control (preferred)
• Valid Nursing Council Registration
• Knowledge of NABH standards and HIC guidelines
• Required 3–4 years experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person