Key Roles & Responsibilities

- Surveillance & Data Collection: Track daily hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) such as CLABSI (central line-associated bloodstream infections), VAP (ventilator-associated pneumonia), CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infections), and SSIs (surgical site infections). [1]
- Audits & Compliance: Conduct regular audits on hand hygiene compliance, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, central/peripheral line care, biomedical waste management (BMW), and CSSD/OT sterilization. [1, 2]
- Link & Coordination: Act as a bridge between the ward staff, microbiology department, Quality Department, and the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC). [1, 2]
- Outbreak Investigation: Identify infection clusters or outbreaks, collect epidemiological and lab data, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA). [1, 2]
- Education & Training: Conduct induction training for new staff,



ongoing education for nurses, and awareness sessions for housekeeping and auxiliary workers. [1, 2]
- Staff Health & Safety: Monitor needle-stick injuries, employee exposure incidents, and vaccination/immunization records.

- Education: GNM, B.Sc. Nursing, or M.Sc. Nursing (some institutions prefer specialized certification like an Infection Control Certificate Course). [1, 2]
- Experience: Generally 1 to 5 years of clinical or staff nurse experience, ideally with exposure to hospital quality control or critical care. [1, 2]
- Key Skills: Robust communication, data analysis, problem-solving, attention to detail, and cross-departmental coordination. [1]

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Infection Control Nurse (Patna)
🏢 Ford Hospital and Research Center
📍 Patna