podiatry RN

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Podiatry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care focused on foot and lower limb health, supporting podiatrists in delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Your expertise will help manage a wide range of foot-related conditions, ensuring patients receive comprehensive assessments, treatments, and education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Duties

• Assist podiatrists with patient evaluations, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields for procedures such as suturing, wound care, and minor surgical interventions.
• Administer injections including Botulinum toxin treatments for conditions like hyperhidrosis or spasticity under physician supervision.
• Perform venipuncture and IV insertions for medication administration and laboratory specimen collection.
• Manage patient care plans involving acute pain management, infection control, and post-procedure monitoring.
• Educate patients on foot health, wound care techniques, footwear recommendations, and injury prevention strategies.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across specialties including orthopedics, infectious disease care, geriatrics, and behavioral health to ensure holistic patient management.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current state registration required.
• Proven experience in medical-surgical nursing or hospital medicine settings; critical care experience highly preferred.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with documentation standards like ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology relevant to podiatric care.
• Competence in aseptic technique, sterile processing, suturing, and wound management.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in long-term care environments including assisted living or nursing homes preferred.
• Ability to perform patient assessments involving vital signs, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluation procedures like sonography or laboratory testing.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and case management; comfort working with diverse populations including pediatrics and geriatrics.
• Certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), IV infusion certification, and phlebotomy training are required; additional training in trauma medicine or emergency room procedures is advantageous. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering top-tier foot health care! We value your expertise and dedication as we work together to improve patient outcomes through compassionate nursing practice tailored specifically for podiatric needs.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40