Infection Control Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

1. Infection Surveillance & Reporting

• Conduct regular surveillance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) including:
• CAUTI, VAP, CLABSI, SSI, etc.
• Record and report infection trends to the Infection Control Officer and Committee.
• Investigate infection outbreaks and implement containment strategies.

2. Monitoring & Auditing

• Conduct regular rounds in wards, ICUs, OT, and other clinical areas to monitor:
• Hand hygiene compliance
• Biomedical waste management
• Aseptic techniques and disinfection practices
• Audit cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection processes.

3. Policy Implementation

• Assist in the development and implementation of infection control policies and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with national/international infection control standards (CDC, WHO, NABH, etc.).
• Monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation precautions, and sterilization protocols.

4. Education & Training

• Train nursing and support staff on:
• Hand hygiene and PPE
• Infection prevention protocols
• Needle-stick injury prevention and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
• Conduct induction programs for new staff and regular refresher sessions.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain records of infection rates, audits, training sessions, and outbreak investigations.
• Prepare reports for the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC).
• Ensure documentation for hospital accreditation inspections (e.g., NABH/JCI compliance).

6. Collaboration & Communication

• Act as a liaison between nursing units, microbiology, housekeeping, and the infection control team.
• Participate in HICC meetings and contribute to strategic infection control planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required Qualification:

• B.Sc. Nursing / GNM with additional training or certification in Infection Control (preferred: ICN certification, CIC)

• Experience:

• Minimum 12 years of clinical nursing experience; experience in infection control preferred

• Licensing:

• Registered Nurse with State Nursing Council

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of hospital infection control practices
• Detail-oriented with excellent observational and auditing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and influence staff at all levels
• Proficiency in MS Office for documentation and reporting