Here is a professional for an Infection Control Nurse (ICN) l: – INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Infection Control Nurse is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and improving infection prevention and control practices throughout the hospital. The role involves monitoring compliance with infection-control policies, conducting audits, educating staff, maintaining records, and supporting the hospital's infection-control program.

Key Responsibilities - Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

- Conduct regular infection-control rounds and departmental audits.
- Monitor hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers.
- Monitor proper use of PPE and standard precautions.
- Monitor sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning practices.
- Monitor biomedical waste segregation and disposal practices.
- Identify and report healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Maintain infection-control surveillance data and prepare reports.
- Assist in investigation and control of infection outbreaks.
- Ensure appropriate isolation precautions for patients with infectious diseases.
- Conduct infection-control training and awareness programs for staff.
- Educate nurses, doctors, housekeeping staff, and other healthcare workers on infection-control practices.




- Coordinate with laboratory and clinical departments regarding infection surveillance.
- Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings.
- Maintain infection-control registers, audit reports, training records, and other documentation.
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions identified during audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable hospital infection-control standards and guidelines.
- Report infection-control concerns and significant findings to the concerned authority.

Qualifications - B.Sc Nursing / GNM or equivalent nursing qualification.

- Valid nursing registration.
- Additional training/certification in Infection Prevention and Control is preferred.

Experience - Minimum 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

- Previous experience in infection control is an advantage.

Skills Required - Valuable knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to conduct audits and staff training.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with different hospital departments.
- Basic computer knowledge.If you want, I can also make a short Indeed for hiring an Infection Control Nurse.

Benefits

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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