INFECTION CONTROL NURSE (ICN)

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: GNM or Post-Basic/Basic B.Sc. Nursing; additional certification in infection control is preferred.
• Experience: Typically 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience; prior exposure to infection control policy compliance or surveillance.
• Preferences: Experience in NABH-accredited settings or exposure to quality standards is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Surveillance, Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular hospital rounds across wards—including OT, ICU, CSSD, OPD, labs—to monitor adherence to infection control protocols.
• Collect and tabulate data on hospital-acquired infections (HAI): including patient details, admission and onset dates, infection types, culture results, and antibiotics administered.
• Analyze trends, maintain departmental statistics (e.g. MRSA, ESBL), and prepare surveillance reports.
• Respond promptly to outbreaks by identifying sources and coordinating containment measures with relevant departments.

Infection Prevention & Protocol Compliance

• Oversee implementation of infection control protocols: isolation, hand hygiene, disinfection, terminal cleaning, IV line care, PPE usage.
• Conduct audits—e.g., hand hygiene compliance, correct use of disinfectants, biomedical waste management—and report findings.

Training, Education & Coordination

• Lead education sessions and training programs for nursing, housekeeping, and support staff on infection control standards and practices.
• Orient new staff to hospital infection prevention protocols and participate in committee meetings and workshops.
• Coordinate with microbiologists, sterile supply managers, waste handlers, and external agencies to ensure safe practices.

Vaccination & Post-Exposure Management

• Ensure all hospital staff receive necessary vaccinations (e.g., Hepatitis B, flu); manage needle-stick injuries and related post-exposure responses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person