Registered Nurse (RN)-IV Therapy

TLC Life and Health•Davis, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The IV Therapy RN provides skilled nursing care to patients receiving intravenous infusions in the IV therapy clinic, including vascular access, infusion administration, patient monitoring, and education, under established clinical protocols and provider-directed plans of care. The RN works closely with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, effective infusion therapy. A national IV therapy/vascular access certification (e.g., CRNI, VA-BC) is not required but is ideal. RNs without certification who have a strong desire to specialize in IV therapy are encouraged to apply; the organization offers precepted clinical hours to help build IV therapy competency toward certification.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current BLS certification
Ability to maintain required facility credentials and professional requirements
Motivation and self-direction to complete precepted hours (for those building toward certification)

Nice To Haves

National IV therapy or vascular access certification (e.g., CRNI via INCC, or VA-BC via VACC)
Previous IV therapy or infusion clinic experience
Experience with peripheral IV insertion, PICC/midline/port access, and infusion pumps

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments prior to infusion, including review of orders, allergies, lab values, and vascular access needs.
Insert and manage peripheral IVs; assess, access, and maintain PICC lines, midlines, ports, and other vascular access devices per protocol and RN scope.
Prepare and administer ordered IV fluids, medications, antibiotics, biologics, and other infusions using proper aseptic technique.
Monitor patients during and after infusion for adverse reactions, infiltration, extravasation, or other complications; intervene and notify the provider promptly.
Discontinue infusions and access devices per order and protocol.
Prepare treatment areas, supplies, and equipment for infusion visits; verify orders and obtain vital signs and relevant history.
Facilitate provider orders for labs, imaging, cultures, and specialist referrals; follow up on results and route significant findings.
Communicate and coordinate care with physicians, NPs, pharmacies, home infusion providers, and other care partners.
Complete accurate, timely documentation of infusion orders, vascular access, medications administered, patient response, and education provided at each encounter.
Maintain records in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state Board of Nursing requirements, and CMS and other payer documentation/coverage requirements.
Participate in infusion outcome monitoring, quality initiatives, clinical audits, and ongoing IV therapy education.
Educate patients/caregivers on the infusion plan, vascular access care, and signs/symptoms of complications requiring medical attention.
Assess understanding of home care instructions and reinforce treatment adherence and follow-up.
Follow standard precautions, aseptic technique, and infection prevention protocols for vascular access and infusion procedures.
Monitor for signs of infection, systemic reaction, or deterioration and escalate immediately; follow sharps/biohazard/exposure procedures.