Part-time Foot Care Nurse (Edmonds)

Part-time Job Summary: The Foot Care Nurse Provides foot care services for early detection of existing and potential foot problems as well as evaluation of skin issues with the goal to maintain healthy feet and nails. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Patient Duties Responsibilities: • Evaluate participant’s health status and needs by obtaining a health history and history of problems or treatments related to the feet. • Perform assessment to determine if there are abnormalities of the feet and whether other health care is needed such as referrals to other health care professionals. • Treat feet, including inspection and palpation, alleviation of dry skin problems, and trimming toenails. Discuss new issues and/or observed inflammation, bruising, cuts, sores, calluses, corns, etc. • Update patient’s clinic medical record • Teach the client how to care for feet by providing education and counseling • Schedule follow-up foot care visits or referral to a podiatrist as needed Additional Responsibilities: • Must stay current on up-to-date foot care procedures. • Must follow current infection control guidelines • Set up work area to be neat with quick access to tools and supplies • Maintain inventory of tools and supplies in individual rolling carts • Request purchase of supplies as needed • Maintain equipment • At end of day, clean workstation, store all cleaned equipment appropriately Required Skills/Abilities: • Experience working as a foot care nurse preferred but not required • Foot care training with a mutually acceptable foot care program. An example locally is Rainier Medical Education Programs with Dr. Overstreet in Issaquah. This is a 3-day class. Reimbursement for half the expense can be obtained after working a year at the Clinic, three days a month • Certification from an acceptable foot care program is preferred but not required Education and Experience: • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid Washington State License • Must pass a background check Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds Physical Requirements: Regularly lift/move up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs Ability to work in a fast-paced environment The Edmonds Waterfront Center advocates for equity and inclusion in hiring.