Job Title : Lead Nurse Inventory Manager
Location : Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Reports to : Owner
Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Unlimited PTO (with 2 weeks’ notice), & 401(k)
Compensation : $50–60 / hr + tip-sharing, growth / leadership bonuses ($100–125k FTE)
Perks : Flexible scheduling, no nights / on-call, calm spa-style environment, supportive team culture, and professional development opportunities.
About Hydrate IV Bar – Madison
We’re not just a cute spa. We’re a medical business built on clinical excellence, safety, and care. At Hydrate IV Bar - Madison, we combine medical precision with a spa-like atmosphere to make proactive health approachable. We’re getting ready to help a lot of people in Madison, and we’re looking for a Lead Nurse who wants to grow with us.
The Role
As the Lead RN & Inventory Manager, you’ll bridge clinical integrity and operational excellence. You’ll ensure every IV bag, vitamin, and procedure reflects our uncompromising safety standards while supporting a team that’s motivated, well-trained, and inspired by purpose. You’ll also manage inventory systems, vendor relationships, and compliance with the supervision of our Medical Director (via GuardianMD) and the guidance of our franchise system.
This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about improving healthcare from the inside out - someone entrepreneurial enough to help scale an incredible elective service business outside of the traditional healthcare system.
What You’ll Do
- NOTE : THIS IS A SUPERVISORY ROLE : You completely supervise all inventory systems, projects, project teams, and any assigned staff direct reports. In cooperation with the General Manager, you train, coach, and support the nursing staff to ensure protocols and procedures are followed.
- Conduct day-to-day responsibilities such as seeing clients and performing services. Lead by example—balancing patient care, operations, and team morale.
- Ensure that the spa has adequate medical supplies, vitamins, nutrients, and medications for daily IV therapy operations. Manage retail inventory. Order and track POs, manage medical supplies, vitamins, and injectables, and maintain accurate inventory.
- Communicate directly with the supervising physician, pharmaceutical representatives, pharmacy staff, and Hydrate Home Office support teams as applicable. Coordinate with pharmacy partners and suppliers to optimize cost and minimize waste.
- Maintain the cultural expectations of the company. Uphold clinical safety and quality standards that meet, and indeed exceed, state and franchise requirements.
- Follow all protocols and procedures of a Registered Nurse, including administering IVs and injections, properly mixing IV bags, and performing vital signs. Administer IVs and perform injections and client assessments with empathy and precision.
- Educate staff members on new medications and supplies, including sending emails and explaining SOPs.
- Support mobile services in public or SAFE private settings. Transport supplies between locations as necessary.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and cost analyses :
o Conduct monthly cost analyses to ensure cost-effectiveness of purchases and oversee weekly inventory counts across store(s).
o Oversee monthly comprehensive inventory counts on all assets (medical and retail) (EOM spreadsheets).
o Communicate monthly with owners regarding store assets, supply tracking, and waste (EOM spreadsheets).
Collaborate with ownership on efficiency, compliance, and staff development. Evaluate procedures to identify and improve efficiencies.Recognize medical conditions, allergies, and medications that may be considered unsafe or warrant additional assessment from the supervising physician.Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Consult clients on the best IV therapy match for their therapeutic goals.Manage patient records and charting via internal EMR and GuardianMD.Who You Are
Active WI RN license.Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing.Must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)Current BLS certificationMinimum of 3 years of nursing experience administering IVs and vitamin injection protocols.Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.1 or more years’ retail, inventory, clinical or spa experience is highly preferred.Deeply committed to ethical practice, continuous learning, and patient safety.Have an entrepreneurial mindset – excited by the idea of building a local business together and growing with the Hydrate IV Bar organization.Love a detail to orient around, being organized, analytical, and detail-oriented in managing supplies, schedules, and procedures. Manage time well with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently.Thrive in a collaborative, evolving environment. Growth mindset. Growth seeker.Natural-born mentor.Excellent communicator. Listen well and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with various audiences.Technically confident to learn new EMR / POS systems rapidly (MyTime, Infusive, or similar). Use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and electronic mail, plus proficiency with advanced programs such as Google Drive, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.Pass all required background checks.Hold a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and reliable transportation.Remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.Remain agile when faced with additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by owners.Use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.Overall strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Still willing to apply if you don’t think you match every single bullet point, but would be passionate about doing this job well.What You’ll Love
Serving in a leadership role in a rapidly expanding wellness franchise.Access to opportunities for career growth and ownership in future locations.Joining a supportive, purpose-driven culture rooted in equity, empowerment, and holistic care.Having a voice in shaping clinical and operational standards.Spending occasional periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Meeting physical demands, including standing or walking for extended periods and lifting, carrying, and balancing up to 40 pounds (double with assistance).Working for an Equal Opportunity Employer compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!