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 of maintaining healthy feet and nails.
Patient Duties/Responsibilities:
Evaluate participant’s health status and needs by obtaining a 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
Must stay current on up-to-date foot care procedures
Must follow current infection control guidelines
Required Skills/Abilities:
Certified Foot Care Nursing certificate required
Education and Experience:
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with valid Washington State License
Must pass a background check