Infection Control Nurse

To apply:

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Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and analyze infection data and trends.
- Investigate infection outbreaks and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterilization, and environmental cleaning.
- Perform regular infection control audits and provide feedback to department leaders.
- Educate and train healthcare staff on infection prevention protocols and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and national infection control guidelines and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, environmental services, and quality teams to improve patient safety.
- Review microbiology reports and identify potential infection risks.




- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and infection prevention committees.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and regulatory records.
- Support occupational health initiatives, including exposure management and vaccination programs as applicable.
- Assist with emergency preparedness and infection control planning during outbreaks or public health events.

Qualifications

- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical nursing experience; infection prevention experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention principles, epidemiology, microbiology, and healthcare regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In office

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (India)
🏢 SRI NARAYANI HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE, VELLORE
📍 India