Infection Control Nurse

Job description

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Core Responsibilities To effectively interface with patients / attendants / physicians / other service users with high level of responsiveness. To demonstrate adequate knowledge skill in implementing infection control practices. To be able to plan an effective infection control programmed in order to keep low infection rate. Liaise closely with the hospital Microbiology laboratory (for scrutiny of inpatients investigation reports to detect pathogenesis). Co relates the pathogenic organisms to the respected areas in the hospital. Compiling the data in the logbook daily while on rounds and a monthly report of statistical data to the ICC, which is neatly tabulated. Supervise and advice on isolation techniques generally and in specific clinical situation. Provide clinical advice and support to Nurses, Healthcare workers and Nonclinical Personnel on infection control issues. Establishes a follow-up surveillance of discharged patients. Maintains records of needle stick injured and post exposure prophylaxis. To have complete orientation of QMS and EMS system of hospital. To have complete awareness about Disaster Management Programme (DMP) of the hospital. To comply with the service quality process, environment occupational issues policies of the respective area. To comply with patient safety policy. To ensure safe utilization of equipment and proper waste disposal system. IV. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Measurable Deliverables Medication Errors =0% overall Infection rate=0% Equipment with infection risk = Nil. Stock handling errors (non-return of expiry items on time) = 0% Conformance to ISO TATs as per standards laid down. JOB DESCRIPTION I. JOB DETAILS Job Title Infection Control Nurse Reporting Supervisor Medical Superintendent II. JOB PURPOSE To ensure Infection Control practices in assigned unit. V. JOB REQUIREMENTS - Minimum Qualifications G.N.M. / B. Sc. Nursing - Experience More than 2 years post qualification experience of specialty / super specialty areas. - Behavioural Skills: Alertness - prompt in response action. Caring Empathetic. Problem Solving. - Technical Skills: Demonstrated Nursing skills Computer literate Adequate domain knowledge Proactive - Language Skills: English Hindi VI. KEY INTERACTIONS Key Internal Contacts Key External Contacts MS ANS Nursing Superintendent Nursing Supervisor Nurse Incharge / Team Leader Consultants / Residents Nurse Educator / Dietician Biomedical Engineer Patients / Attendants. Vendor Staff. Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.