Job Title Infection Control Nurse Experienced Department Infection Prevention and Control Reports to Infection Control Officer Chief Nursing Officer Location Fernandez Hospital Job Type Full-time Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years in Infection Control or related clinical nursing Job Summary The Infection Control Nurse is responsible for planning implementing and evaluating infection prevention and control measures to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections HAIs The role requires active surveillance data analysis staff education outbreak management and compliance with national and international infection control guidelines Key Responsibilities Surveillance Monitoring Conduct routine and targeted surveillance of HAIs in accordance with facility policy and national guidelines Collect analyze and interpret infection data to identify trends and outbreaks Monitor antimicrobial usage and resistance patterns Policy Compliance Develop implement and review infection control policies and standard operating procedures Ensure compliance with national e g CDC NCDC and international e g WHO ICN infection prevention protocols Participate in audits and inspections by regulatory bodies and accreditation agencies Education Training Educate and train healthcare staff on infection control practices e g hand hygiene PPE use sterilization Lead induction training for new staff and periodic refresher sessions Provide patient and family education on infection prevention where necessary Outbreak Management Lead investigation and containment measures during infection outbreaks Coordinate with public health authorities when required Maintain outbreak records and reports Environmental Equipment Hygiene Monitor cleaning disinfection and sterilization practices in clinical and non-clinical areas Assess waste management and isolation procedures Collaborate with housekeeping laundry and CSSD teams to ensure compliance Documentation Reporting Maintain accurate and confidential records of infection control activities Prepare regular reports for hospital leadership and infection control committees Use infection control software tools for data entry and trend analysis Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN required Master s degree or certification in Infection Control preferred Certification Certified in Infection Control CIC or equivalent preferred Experience Minimum 3-5 years of nursing experience with at least 2 years in infection prevention control Skills Competencies In-depth knowledge of infection prevention practices and epidemiology Robust analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in MS Office and healthcare data software Ability to work under pressure and respond to outbreaks rapidly Professional Standards Uphold the ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses Adhere to hospital policies national public health guidelines and international best practices WHO CDC etc Job Type Full-time Pay From 20 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (Telangana)
🏢 Fernandez Hospital
📍 Telangana