Registered Nurse | Foot Care RN

15 Gundersen Lutheran Admin Svcs; Frankville Township (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition Investment Program

No weekends/holidays/on-call

Travel time is paid

Job summary

Emplify Health, in partnership with Gundersen Health System, is seeking a Foot Care RN to run an independent nurse‑led clinic across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The role offers weekday daytime hours with travel to outreach sites and no weekends or on‑call duties.

You will work closely with an experienced podiatry team, pursuingFoot Care certification and professional growth through structured training and support.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license in Iowa; Wisconsin license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain Minnesota RN licensure post‑hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Foot Care Certification within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage an independent nurse‑led clinic schedule for nail and foot care.
• Perform foot care assessments and treatments with patient education.
• Document thoroughly and support billing requirements.
• Collaborate with podiatry, physicians and clinic staff.
• Provide care at regional outreach locations in IA, WI, MN.
• Travel with podiatry team to outreach clinics and patient access initiatives.
• Support with training and certification activities as needed.
• Assist with additional clinical activities as program grows.

Skills

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN licensure IA & WI

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: 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

• 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

• 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
• Financial and educational support to obtain Foot Care Certification if not already certified
• Training & Support Comprehensive onboarding and specialty foot care training provided
• Up to 40 hours of supervised clinical training and observation
• Potential initial training opportunities in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with mileage and travel reimbursement provided
• Ongoing mentorship and support from an experienced podiatry team
• Financial and educational assistance available for foot care certification

Why 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 Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR‑[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.

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Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family‑centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission‑driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee‑first culture, work‑life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote‑eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at https://www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life/.