Foot Care RN

Job Title: Part-Time Foot Care Nurses (For Bangor and Portland areas)

20-30 hours per week 

Job Description:

Are you an outgoing, kind individual with a passion for providing exceptional patient care? We are seeking a dedicated Foot Care Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients by providing specialized foot care services. We will train the right person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive foot care assessments and skilled foot care to high-risk patients (primarily older adults)
• Educate patients on proper foot care techniques and preventive measures.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Take initiative in identifying and addressing patient concerns.
• Ensure a warm and welcoming environment for patients.
• Work in a variety of settings (i.e., clinic, private homes, hospitals, congregate living facilities).

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid, unencumbered Maine nursing license.
• Specialized training or certification in foot care is preferred. (We are willing to train the right person.)
• BSL certification (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A good sense of humor and the ability to make patients feel at ease.
• A professional demeanor and commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work with electronic medical records on Smartphone, laptop, iPad, etc.
• Able to walk, stand, bend, squat, sit on low stools/floor while working
• Manual dexterity to pinch, grasp and manipulate tools
• Ability to see and hear, with or without the use of assistive devices (i.e., glasses/contact, hearing aids)
• Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds and carry equipment into homes/hospitals/clinical sites
• Recent acute hospital bedside experience preferred (within past 3 years)

Working conditions:

· Nurses may be working in conditions where lighting, acoustics, air quality and temperature are unpredictable

· This job brings nurses face-to-face with clients and may require the use of PPE to prevent or mitigate exposure to health conditions.

· Will be working independently

· Must use own vehicle for transportation

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• A good listener who can understand and address patient needs.
• Warm and approachable, as well as confident in your clinical skills.
• Detail-oriented and professional in all aspects of your work.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $40/hr. to start
• Relaxed, stress-free work environment
• Tools and supplies provided
• Happy patients
• Team atmosphere
• Beautiful work setting
• Mileage reimbursement
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Training opportunities
• Healthcare program options available
• Growth/leadership opportunities in a fast-growing company 

About us:

Since its founding in 2019, Fundamental Foot Care has taken nursing beyond the bedside to serve the severe unmet need of medically based, routine foot care in our community. Our nurses care with purpose, to protect patients’ dignity, prevent harm and advocate fiercely. We are a team of nurses who are supportive of each other, and we cheer each other on. We empower nurses to utilize their knowledge and skills to meet patient needs, creating a level of fulfillment that is transformative.

As a fast-growing small business, owned and run by a nurse, we are re-writing the rules. If you are a nurse who believes in prevention, the healing powers of compassionate care, and seniors deserving dignity and respect, we want to talk to you.

Send your resume and cover letter to:

Heather Fogg, RN, BSN, CFCS

Owner/CEO

Fundamental Foot Care

735 Main Road N

Hampden, ME 04444

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