Registered Nurse Specialty Practice

Job Description

Job Description

FootCare by Nurses is a specialty nursing practice for those who love to make a difference. We are on a mission to prevent falls, wounds and amputations from happening. Ours is a holistic practice with a primary focus on taking care of the feet of older adults to prevent pain, wounds, and falls from happening. Our work is incredibly rewarding for both the nurse and the patient. Our aim is to help elders stay in their homes by enhancing and supporting quality of life. Our core values are kindness, caring, compassion, and integrity.

We are a rapidly growing company that covers all of Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut and Cape Cod. Due to an ongoing expansion in needs, we are currently looking for exceptional nurses to join our visiting nursing team in the Springfield, Longmeadow, Enfield and Northern CT area! We take the time to teach you our highly specialized technique, you take that to your consumers. We believe all ships rise with a rising tide. This is an ideal position for a working parent. New RN graduates encouraged to apply!

Our work can be incredibly rewarding. Can you answer yes to either of the following?

• Are you the kind of person who likes one-on-one care and values ongoing relationships and connection with the community?
• Do you have a desire for a flexible work environment that respects autonomy and a holistic approach to care?

If you answered yes, this might be your dream opportunity!

• Our commitment is to see people. We ask for a commitment to see 100-120 units a month. A typical visit with travel and charting takes 1 hour. (16-32 hours per week)
• All of our work and documentation can be done in the scheduled day, electronically, so you don't need to bring it home. But that takes focus and organization.

An ideal candidate has:

• Homecare experience
• Experience working with older adults
• Critical thinking abilities
• Genuine curiosity and love of learning
• A flexible and focused problem-solving mindset

There are some requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse license for the states in which you'll work. MA License required.
• Current driver's license
• Able to sit on the floor and work
• Familiarity and comfortable with technology; have a smartphone or tablet with a data plan. (We use apps on smartphones or tablets to communicate, schedule, and do our charting.)
• Comfortable using power tools (we will train!)
• Enjoy driving and working in a variety of settings while meeting new people

Aside from working with a supportive crew, in an environment that encourages your growth, and works to flex with your schedule, what's in it for you?

• Autonomy - you own your schedule, and once fully up to speed you can arrange it to suit you.
• No nights, weekends, or on-call
• Mileage reimbursement
• Gas reimbursement
• 401K
• Education reimbursement
• CE credits
• Extensive training and support
• Tools and equipment
• Laundry stipend
• Health insurance premium reimbursement for completion of 100 consumer visits per month.

Prior to certification, FootCare by Nurses will put you through extensive training and pay you $30 an hour during the training period. Initial training to CFCS Certification is expected to take 2 weeks (40 hours). Once certified, fully trained, and managing their own schedule consistently, RN's compensation ranges from $39 - $42, per unit completed. Nurses are expected to see 6-8 consumers per day, and fulfill their monthly commitment. Accurate charting is expected, day of service; FootCare by Nurses has worked to make that an enjoyable and efficient experience. Work Life Balance is important in our Culture, while also meeting our Mission.

Bi-lingual a plus. For more information about our company and culture please visit