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The infection control nurse will act as a resource for staff on infection control issues, review and update infection control policies, identify areas for staff education, and track infection rates and types to report to committees. The nurse is responsible for self-evaluation, documentation, communicating changing infection control needs, and teaching infection control principles to staff.

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Icn Job Description

The infection control nurse will act as a resource for staff on infection control issues, review and update infection control policies, identify areas for staff education, and track infection rates and types to report to committees. The nurse is responsible for self-evaluation, documentation, communicating changing infection control needs, and teaching infection control principles to staff.

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JOB DESCRIPTION OF INFECTION CONTROL NURSE

Emp name:………………………………… Date:…………………………..

Emp ID:…………………………………….. DOJ:……………………………..

 The ICN will act as a resource person to staff around specific infection control issues
concerning specific patients or groups of patients.
 The ICN will be responsible for reviewing and updating infection control policies in
conjunction with the Infection Control Task Force.
 The ICN will identify need areas for education of staff and work with Staff Development
Coordinator to implement in servicing.
 The ICN will act as a resource person during the admission and/or readmission process.
 The ICN will track rates and types of infections through surveillance systems and report
information to the Performance Improvement Committee, Administrator, Director of
Nursing and Medical Director.
 Assumes responsibility for own self evaluation and learning.
 Is self-directed and responsible for completing all required documentation.
 Participates in implementing nursing department or facilities goals as needed.
 Works with team members in order to ensure effective communication of the changing
infection control needs of residents.
 Must be able to communicate infection control principles in a concrete manner that is
appropriate for all learners.

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