About the role
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 – Nursing (Max@Home) 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.