Registered Nurse | Foot Care RN

Gundersen Health System•Decorah, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for a newly established Foot Care role within its Podiatry team in Decorah, Iowa. The nurse will provide routine nail and foot care through an independent, nurse-led clinic schedule, helping patients maintain comfort, mobility, and independence. The role offers autonomy to manage a patient schedule while collaborating with podiatrists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and clinic staff. Training, mentorship, and financial and educational support are available for obtaining Foot Care Certification. The nurse may also support outreach services at regional clinic locations when scheduled. The position is 0.9 FTE, listed as 72 hours per two weeks, with flexible eight-hour weekday shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It includes one consistent scheduled day off every two weeks and no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibility. Starting pay is $31.96 per hour, with additional compensation based on experience.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, or ability to obtain licensure in those states.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification with hands-on training through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Willingness and ability to obtain Foot Care Certification within four months of hire.
Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with patients and colleagues.
Ability to work autonomously while remaining collaborative.
Flexibility and adaptability in a newly created role.
Exceptional attention to detail in patient care and documentation.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage an independent schedule.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of previous nursing experience.
Previous podiatry, wound care, or foot care experience.
Existing Foot Care Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage an independent nurse-led clinic schedule focused on routine nail and foot care services.
Complete thorough clinical documentation and support appropriate billing requirements.
Room patients independently and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Collaborate with podiatrists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and clinic staff.
Participate in foot care training, observation hours, and certification requirements.
Support outreach services at regional clinic locations when scheduled.
Help shape and grow a new service line designed to enhance patient access and provider efficiency.