IV Specialist - Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

■ Answers questions and provides information to patients on compound ingredients,

dosage, storage medication(s), use of medication(s), pertinent interaction(s) and other

information relating to the compounded medication(s)

■ Re-constitutes IV preparations and appropriately labels containers

■ Establishes and maintains compounding records and enters prescription data

accurately

■ Assists the clinic team in providing patient care

■ Assists in maintaining inventory of the IV area, including, but not limited to: labels,

medication, compounding ingredients, vials, etc.

■ Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas according to SOPs

■ Maintains proper storage and security conditions of vitamins, ingredients and finished

compounds

■ Follows established SOPs, assists with formulation development of new SOPs and

data entry, and competence in mathematical calculations

■ Effectively communicates with prescribers and other healthcare professionals,

conveying appropriate information to designated staff for proper compounding of IV

vitamins and IM Quickshots

■ Attends professional meetings and interacts professionally with patients, staff and

external associates as needed

■ Delegates tasks to other staff members according to individual strengths/weaknesses.

■ Oversees SOP implementation, training verification, formulation of medications, CQI,

quality of ingredients, staffing requirements, patient-specific needs, and any other

aspect of work in the IV area

■ Evaluate, plan, implement and document nursing care for clients

■ Prepare IV & IM vitamins for administration with appropriate technique

■ Inserting, monitoring and removing IV - ensuring needles and tubing stay in place

during treatment, and procedure is done as easily and comfortably as possible.

Oversight of the client during the infusion process

■ Reviewing treatment plans and ensuring the clients are up to date with labs and f/u

appointments

■ Clean and maintain infusion room & sterile hood

■ Various Office and Customer Service duties to include but not limited to scheduling

appointments, verifying the correct forms are filled out and complete, reviewing health

history forms, and providing excellent customer service

■ Performs venipuncture. Possible accesses implanted ports or PICC lines

■ Orders and maintains adequate IV supplies

■ Triage patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the

client’s chart

■ Follows daily, weekly, and monthly requirements for Lab and staff

■ Additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

● Continuous speaking, hearing and visual effort.

● Frequently required to walk, stand and sit. Use hands to use/hold various

compounding equipment and machinery. Reach with hands and arms. Occasionally

required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to manipulate equipment or storage of

supplies.

● Occasional lifting of equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and carrying

objects of varying weights.

● Position requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

● Position requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling

anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour (even in very difficult situations).

● Position requires being open to change (positive and negative) and to considerable

variety in the workplace.

● Position requires managing one pharmacy technician and verifying compounds and

processes performed by clinic staff.

● Possible travel for training and symposiums.

● Stress due to pressures with dealing with a number of different personalities where

patience is required.

● Frequent work interruptions.

● Strong venous access skills; must be able to access peripheral veins easily without

backup.

● Availability to work evening and weekend hours if needed, and flexibility to work

alternate shifts on short notice.

● Patient-centric attitude and commitment to quality client care

● Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-energy

environment

● Initiative, creativity, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility

● Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously

● Have a working knowledge of all the infusions, their purpose, and side effects

● Educate /market other services available at the centre

■ Ability to commit to at least 80 hours of coverage per month, with 8 hours on

Saturday or Sunday

Specific Qualifications

1. RN active registration, unrestricted license in the province of Alberta; graduate of accredited

Nursing program

2. Minimum of 2 years infusion experience required, having performed no less than

15,000 IV sticks

The DRIPBaR is a wellness-focused company specializing in IV vitamin therapy and personalized wellness services. We are committed to providing a professional, welcoming experience while helping clients achieve their individual wellness goals.

Company Description

The DRIPBaR is a wellness-focused company specializing in IV vitamin therapy and personalized wellness services. We are committed to providing a professional, welcoming experience while helping clients achieve their individual wellness goals.