Some responsibilities of infection control nurses include:
Gathering and analyzing infection data to make evidence-based decisions
Educating medical and public health professionals on infection prevention protocols to facilitate emergency preparedness
Isolating and treating infected individuals to contain the spread of infectious diseases
Assisting with the development of action plans in case of a community or hospital outbreak to minimize the potentially devastating impact
Collaborating with government agencies such as the CDC to ensure that infection control practices are implemented and enforced
Studying pathogens to determine origin in order to prevent future outbreaks
Assisting scientists and physicians with developing treatments and vaccines to ensure the health and safety of patients and the community
Where Do Infection Control Nurses Work?Infection control nurses work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
Hospitals
Nursing homes and residential care facilities
Community care centers
Home health or ambulatory care settings
Hospice programs
Public health departments
Emergency preparedness organizations
Education RequirementsIn order to practice as an infection control nurse, you will at minimum need to become a registered nurse (RN) by graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.Job Type: Full-timePay: \xe2\x82\xb918,000.00 - \xe2\x82\xb925,000.00 per monthBenefits:
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Day shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Rotational shift
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
total work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Nursing License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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