The Volunteer RN supports the patients and providers of the Clinic by escorting patients throughout the Clinic - to the exam room or the lab - recording vital signs, documenting in the patient’s medical record, cleaning exam room after patient use, and stocking supplies in exam rooms.

Specific Responsibilities:

Rooming patients

Electronic Health Records Entry

• records vital signs, weight, O2 sats if indicated
• completes patient assessment related to reason for visit
• completes HPI, History and Physical Information
• completes social history, smoking, alcohol, and recreational drug use
• documents allergies

Emergency Procedures

• O2 Tank
• Nitrous Oxide
• AED

Nursing Procedures

• EKG
• Nebulizer
• Minor Wound Care
• Ear Irrigations
• Assist physicians with minor procedures, cyst removal, pap smears
• Administers injections i.e. flu vaccine
• Coordinates back office flow
• Schedules outside tests, referrals and follow up appointments as directed
• Returns patient phone calls as needed
• Cleans clinical area and patient rooms

Patient Education

• Provides adult patient education such as diabetes, hypertension and documents in chart.