Job Summary

The Infection Control Nurse (ICN) is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Hospital Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program under the guidance of the Infection Control Officer (ICO). The ICN conducts infection surveillance, audits, staff education, compliance monitoring, outbreak investigations, and quality improvement activities to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and ensure compliance with NABH 6th Edition Standards, Biomedical Waste Management Rules, and applicable statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Infection Surveillance
- Conduct surveillance for Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) including CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI, and other hospital-acquired infections.
- Collect, compile, and analyze infection surveillance data.
- Maintain infection surveillance registers and databases.
- Report infection trends to the Infection Control Officer.

2. Infection Prevention & Control
- Monitor compliance with Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions.
- Ensure proper hand hygiene practices.
- Monitor isolation precautions.




- Verify appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Promote secure injection and sharps practices.

3. Infection Control Audits

Conduct regular audits on:
- Hand Hygiene Compliance
- PPE Compliance
- Biomedical Waste Segregation
- Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
- Sterilization & CSSD Practices
- Isolation Practices
- Linen Management
- Needle Stick Injury Prevention

4. Biomedical Waste Management
- Monitor segregation, collection, transportation, and disposal of biomedical waste.
- Conduct BMW compliance audits.
- Educate staff on Biomedical Waste Management Rules.
- Report non-compliance to the ICO.

5. Staff Training & Education

Conduct and coordinate training on:
- Hand Hygiene
- Infection Prevention Practices
- PPE Usage
- Biomedical Waste Management
- Needle Stick Injury Prevention
- Safe Injection Practices
- Spill Management
- Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Mainta

📌 Walk-in || Infection Control Nurse (Dadri)
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