Infection Control Nurse

The Infection Control Nurse plays a vital role in preventing and controlling infections within healthcare settings. This role involves assessing patient care practices, developing and implementing infection prevention protocols, and educating staff on best practices in infection control. By identifying trends and outbreaks, the nurse's efforts significantly contribute to patient safety and organizational efficiency. This position collaborates closely with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding infection control procedures.

• •Policy Development

  Develop and update infection control policies in compliance with health regulations and hospital protocols to mitigate the spread of infections and ensure safe environments.

• •Surveillance and Reporting

  Conduct ongoing surveillance of infection trends, perform gap analyses, and report incidents to regulatory bodies ensuring timely and accurate data management.

• •Education and Training

  Design and deliver training programs to healthcare staff on infection prevention practices, ensuring all personnel are knowledgeable and compliant with control measures.

• •Outbreak Management

  Coordinate response strategies during infection outbreaks, including isolation procedures, communication plans, and collaboration with public health officials for effective management.

• •Risk Assessment

  Perform comprehensive risk assessments in clinical and non-clinical areas to identify potential infection hazards and implement corrective actions to enhance safety.

• •Compliance Audits

  Conduct regular audits of infection control practices to ensure adherence to established standards. Provide feedback and develop action plans for departments with compliance issues.

• •Collaboration with Staff

  Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate infection control measures into routine care processes, ensuring cross-functional cooperation for patient safety.

• •Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid state license
• •Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred
• •3+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care or infection prevention
• •Strong analytical skills and experience in data collection and analysis