Registered Nurse | Foot Care RN

Emplify Health; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible weekday schedule

Foot care certification support

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Decorah, IA, seeks an RN to lead a nurse-led nail and foot care clinic. You will schedule patients, document care, and work closely with podiatrists and clinic staff to deliver compassionate, evidence-based foot care.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Nursing and WI/MN/IA RN licensure. Certification support is provided; flexible weekday shifts offered with no weekend or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required; active RN license in WI, MN, IA or eligibility.
• Ability to document thoroughly and accurately in patient records.
• Excellent communication with patients and team members.
• Experience or interest in foot care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent nurse-led nail/foot care clinic schedule.
• Document clinical notes and ensure proper billing.
• Place patients in treatment rooms and provide compassionate care.
• Collaborate with podiatrists, APPs and clinic staff.
• Support outreach and onboarding of new foot care services.

Skills

RN Licensure

Autonomy

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Registered Nurse (RN) | Nail Care / Foot CarePrimary Location: Decorah, IAFTE: 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)Hours: Flexible 8-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Schedule: One consistent scheduled day off every two weeks | No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilityWhy Join Us?At Emplify Health, we're creating an exciting new opportunity within our Podiatry team. This newly established Foot Care RN role offers the chance to build a specialized nursing practice while providing meaningful care that helps patients maintain comfort, mobility, and independence.You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy as you manage your own patient schedule and develop expertise in a growing specialty area. Whether you already have foot care experience or are looking to expand your clinical expertise into a specialized practice, we'll support your professional growth through training, mentorship, and certification assistance.What You'll DoManage an independent nurse-led clinic schedule focused on routine nail and foot care servicesComplete thorough clinical documentation and support appropriate billing requirementsRoom patients independently and deliver compassionate, patient-centered careCollaborate closely with podiatrists, advanced practice providers, physicians, and clinic staffParticipate in foot care training, observation hours, and certification requirementsSupport outreach services at regional clinic locations when scheduledHelp shape and grow a new service line designed to enhance patient access and provider efficiencyWhat You'll BringRequired QualificationsMinimum of an associate degree in NursingCurrent (or ability to obtain) Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and IowaCurrent Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification with hands-on training through the American Heart Association or American Red CrossWillingness and ability to obtain Foot Care Certification within four months of hire, with organizational support providedPreferred QualificationsOne year or more of previous nursing experiencePrevious podiatry, wound care, or foot care experienceIdeal Candidate ProfileWe're looking for someone who:Is a strong communicator who builds trust with patients and colleaguesThrives in an autonomous work environment while remaining highly collaborativeDemonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a newly created roleMaintains exceptional attention to detail in both patient care and documentationPossesses strong time management skills and can effectively manage an independent scheduleWhy You Would Love This TeamThis is a unique opportunity to help build something new while receiving support from an experienced and collaborative Podiatry team.Be one of the first nurses to help establish and grow this innovative foot care programEnjoy a high level of independence and ownership over your daily scheduleWork closely with podiatrists and specialty providers in a highly supportive environmentDevelop specialized expertise in foot and nail care with certification support provided by Emplify HealthBuild meaningful relationships with patients through ongoing preventative foot care visitsWhat You'll GetStarting pay: $31.96/hour, with additional compensation based on experienceComprehensive healthcare benefits and retirement plansFlexible weekday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call requirementsAdditional career growth through the Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and Shared Governance CouncilsFinancial and educational support to obtain Foot Care Certification if not already certifiedWhy Join Emplify Health?At Emplify Health, we believe in caring for people in ways that truly make a difference. Guided by our mission, \"Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating,\" we create an environment where compassion, adaptability, and teamwork thrive.We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams while they care for their communities. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise in a specialty area or take on a new challenge, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.Equal Opportunity EmployerI f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer