Registered Nurse

RN – IV Therapy

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The RN – IV Therapy provides direct patient care with a focus on intravenous therapy. This includes initiating and managing IV lines, administering IV medications and fluids, and monitoring patient responses. The RN applies critical thinking and nursing knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and acts as an advocate for patient well-being, delivering high-quality, compassionate care across various patient populations.

Essential Functions

• Administers IV therapy and medications as prescribed.
• Initiates and manages peripheral and central venous access devices.
• Monitors and documents patient condition and treatment response.
• Collects specimens and performs treatments within scope.
• Assists with patient hygiene, ambulation, nutrition, and elimination.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educates patients and families regarding IV therapy and related care needs.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Ensures patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Complies with all infection control, HIPAA, and regulatory policies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with vascular access techniques and devices.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Must maintain professional appearance and behavior.
• Uphold core values of integrity, respect, compassion, and collaboration.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Lifting and moving patients and equipment (frequently 0–75 lbs).
• Visual and auditory acuity required for patient monitoring.
• Frequent exposure to blood/body fluids and biohazardous materials.
• Clinical environment with exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous substances.
• May require evening, weekend, or holiday shifts depending on patient needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required within timeframe required in facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Preferred.
• 12-Lead ECG certification – Preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience in IV therapy or acute care nursing preferred.