Registered Nurse - Foot Care RN

Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Emplify Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to lead a nurse-led foot care clinic with regional outreach across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The role emphasizes foot and nail care, independent scheduling, and collaboration with a podiatrist and care team.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, current IA/WI RN licensure (MN license within timeframe), BLS certification, and pursue Foot Care Certification with company support. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing must be completed and current RN license in IA and WI or ability to obtain both upon hire.
• BLS for Health Care Providers certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Willingness to obtain Foot Care Certification within four months with support provided.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across the tri-state region.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent nurse-led clinic schedule focused on routine nail and foot care services.
• Perform comprehensive foot care assessments and treatments with emphasis on preventative care and patient education.
• Complete thorough clinical documentation and support appropriate billing requirements.
• Collaborate with podiatrists, physicians, and clinic staff to coordinate care.
• Provide care at regional outreach locations throughout IA, WI, and MN as scheduled.
• Travel regularly with the podiatry team to support outreach clinics and access initiatives.
• Participate in specialized foot care training, observation hours, and certification requirements.
• Assist with additional clinical support activities, including triage, patient communications, and in-basket management.

Skills

Nursing

Travel willingness

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Registered Nurse (RN) | Nail Care / Foot Care

Primary Location: Decorah, IA (Home Base)

FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)

Hours: Primarily weekday daytime hours, generally between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with schedule flexibility based on clinic location

Schedule: No weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibility

Travel: Regular travel to regional outreach clinics in West Union, IA, Prairie Du Chein, WI, Waukon, IA, and Spring Grove, MN. Travel time is paid and built into the workday. Clinic vehicles are available for outreach travel.

Why 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.

This position combines independent nurse-led foot care practice with regional outreach support across Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin, and Southeast Minnesota. You'll have the opportunity to care for patients in multiple communities while working alongside an experienced podiatrist and interdisciplinary care team.

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 structured training, mentorship, certification assistance, and hands-on clinical development.

What You'll Do

• Manage an independent nurse-led clinic schedule focused on routine nail and foot care services
• Perform comprehensive foot care assessments and treatments while promoting preventative care and patient education
• Complete thorough clinical documentation and support appropriate billing requirements
• Collaborate closely 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 that may evolve with program needs, 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

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 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, with organizational support provided
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the tri-state region

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of previous nursing experience
• Previous podiatry, wound care, or foot care experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who:

• Is highly adaptable and excited to help shape a newly developed role
• Enjoys variety and flexibility in their work environment
• Is comfortable traveling between clinic locations and providing care in different practice settings
• Thrives in an autonomous work environment while remaining highly collaborative
• Builds strong relationships with patients, providers, and care teams
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail in both patient care and documentation
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills

Why You Would Love This Team

• This 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 helping establish and grow an innovative regional foot care program
• Enjoy a high level of independence and ownership over your patient schedule
• Work alongside an experienced podiatrist serving communities across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
• Develop specialized expertise in foot and nail care with certification support provided by Emplify Health
• Experience a mix of independent practice, patient education, and specialty outreach care
• Build meaningful relationships with patients through ongoing preventative foot care visits

What You'll Get

• Starting pay: $31.96/hour, with additional compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and retirement plans
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements
• Additional career growth through the Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and Shared Governance Councils