Registered Nurse | Foot Care RN
About The Position
Emplify Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for a newly established Foot Care RN role based in Decorah, Iowa. The position provides routine nail and foot care through an independent, nurse-led clinic practice, with regular outreach at regional clinics in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The nurse will conduct assessments and treatments, promote preventive care and patient education, document care, and support billing requirements while collaborating with an experienced podiatrist and interdisciplinary care team. The role offers the opportunity to help develop a new regional foot care service line and build specialized expertise. Training, mentorship, supervised clinical observation, and financial and educational support toward Foot Care Certification are provided. The position is 0.9 FTE, scheduled for 72 hours per two weeks, primarily on weekdays during daytime hours, with schedule flexibility based on clinic location. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities. Regular regional travel is required; travel time is paid and included in the workday, and clinic vehicles are available for outreach travel.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa and Wisconsin, or ability to obtain both upon hire.
- Ability to obtain Minnesota RN licensure within an established timeframe following hire.
- Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Willingness and ability to obtain Foot Care Certification within four months of hire.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the tri-state region.
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of previous nursing experience.
- Previous podiatry, wound care, or foot care experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage an independent nurse-led clinic schedule focused on routine nail and foot care services.
- Perform comprehensive foot care assessments and treatments while promoting preventive care and patient education.
- Complete thorough clinical documentation and support appropriate billing requirements.
- Collaborate with podiatrists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff.
- Provide care at regional outreach locations throughout Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota as scheduled.
- Travel regularly with the podiatry team to support specialty outreach clinics and patient access initiatives.
- Participate in specialized foot care training, observation hours, and certification requirements.
- Assist with additional clinical support activities as program needs evolve, including triage support, patient communications, and in-basket management.
- Help shape and grow a new service line designed to enhance patient access and provider efficiency.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits and retirement plans.
- Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.
- Career growth resources through the Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and Shared Governance Councils.
- Financial and educational support to obtain Foot Care Certification.
- Comprehensive onboarding and specialty foot care training.
- Up to 40 hours of supervised clinical training and observation.
- Mileage and travel reimbursement for potential initial training opportunities in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- Ongoing mentorship and support from an experienced podiatry team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
