Here is a professional Job Description for an Infection Control Nurse (ICN) l: JOB DESCRIPTION – 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 - Good knowledge of infection prevention and control practices. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Positive 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 job description for hiring an Infection Control Nurse.

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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