Certified Foot and Nail Care Nurse Full Time Days

General Summary and Purpose

Works in a team environment to efficiently promote a positive experience in all aspects of patient care with compassion and kindness. Works in collaboration with Podiatry providers to develop and adapt individualized treatment plans to provide quality foot care services. Conduct assessments and screenings and provides education and health promotion to patients regarding advanced foot care, footwear, and general health maintenance of feet.

Schedule

This position will travel to different clinics depending on the day of the week. Location of clinics include Nampa, Caldwell, & Fruitland. Clinics are open M-F, 8-5.

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience

• Must have an RN license in the state of Idaho issued prior to hire date.
• All colleagues must provide licensure or proof of application in process for an Oregon RN license within 6 months of the hire date.
• Certification as a WOCN or CFCS (certified foot care specialist) (BSN required) required or eligible for certification within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a clean, safe, well-stocked nursing area, including patient exam room.
• Maintains a complete, accurate, and legible patient medical record.
• Provides routine and preventive medical foot care education.
• Ensures follow-up treatment based on needs if individual patients.
• Assists provider with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, assuring in safe, clean, competent manner/environment.
• Assists with patient assessment in coordination with a licensed provider.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area, observing aseptic techniques and other regulatory mandates, i.e., OSHA, CLIA, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and business functions of the organization, i.e., HIPPA.
• Routes billing information as appropriate.
• Highlights and Benefits

Highlights and Benefits

• When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients.
• We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

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The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
• By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.