GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION The nurse performs nursing tasks ordinary for an outpatient setting within scope of practice, and strives to provide a comfortable and dignified atmosphere and high standard of care for all patients. Many patients at Neighborhood Clinic do not speak English as a first language. We are in particular need of nurses who speak Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Swahili, and/or Luganda, though we will happily take any language that you are fluent in. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRN-specific Conduct initial basic triage patient interviews; ensure necessary patient paperwork is completed, and document chief complaints. Notify Clinic Coordinator of apparent medical emergency, consulting with Provider on duty as needed, and follow ensuing direction. All nurses

• Carry out point of care testing, injections, patient teaching, blood draws or other tasks as directed by provider
• Accurately document patient teaching and procedures performed using appropriate forms
• Observe infection control standards and assist other volunteers in understanding and compliance
• Maintain best practices for patient privacy standards (HIPAA) and assist in educating Clinical Support Volunteers about guidelines as deemed necessary
• With Clinic Coordinator, Provider and Clinical Support Volunteers, identify patients who may be in need of additional services (such as but not limited to a medical home, specialist services, housing or food assistance, insurance access)
• Assist in maintaining patient care areas clean and organized
• Notify Clinic Coordinator of low levels of supplies in need of restocking, and of expired/soon-to-expire supplies
• Perform only tasks which fall into the scope of practice of nurse’s licensure and training

SUPERVISION

• The Volunteer Nurse reports to the Clinic Coordinator in matters of scheduling, station assignment and non patient care tasks
• The Volunteer Nurse receives direction from the Provider on duty in matters of direct patient care

TIME COMMITMENT Nurses are asked to commit to a minimum of one shift per month. A shift is 5pm-9pm. REQUIREMENTS

• Current RN or LPN license issued by the State of Washington
• Malpractice insurance (available at no charge through AHEC; information provided by Executive Director)
• Satisfactory Washington State Patrol background check (performed by Neighborhood Clinic prior to first shift)
• Attend group orientation prior to first shift, or one-on-one orientation if authorized by Clinic Coordinator
• Shadow existing volunteer nurse for one shift prior to carrying out responsibilities independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in family practice, urgent care or emergency room settings
• Bilingual - any languages
• Optimism!

The intent of this role description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be expected from a volunteer in this position. Volunteers may be requested to assist with other duties related to clinic operations in accordance with volunteer’s scope of practice and skills.

Volunteer Role Description: NurseDATE:March 2, 2016

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION

The clinic nurse performs nursing tasks ordinary for an outpatient setting within scope of practice, and strives to provide a comfortable and dignified atmosphere and high standard of care for all patients.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RN-specific

• Conduct initial basic triage patient interviews; ensure necessary patient paperwork is completed, and document chief complaints. Notify Clinic Coordinator of apparent medical emergency, consulting with Provider on duty as needed, and follow ensuing direction.

All nurses

• Carry out point of care testing, injections, patient teaching, blood draws or other tasks as directed by provider

• Accurately document patient teaching and procedures performed using appropriate forms

• Observe infection control standards and assist other volunteers in understanding and compliance

• Maintain best practices for patient privacy standards (HIPAA) and assist in educating Clinical Support Volunteers about guidelines as deemed necessary

• Seek assistance of Volunteer Medical Interpreters for all patients with limited English skills, consulting Clinic Coordinator if no certified interpreter for necessary language is on site

• With Clinic Coordinator, Provider and Clinical Support Volunteers, identify patients who may be in need of additional services (such as but not limited to a medical home, specialist services, housing or food assistance, insurance access)

• Assist in maintaining patient care areas clean and organized

• Notify Clinic Coordinator of low levels of supplies in need of restocking, and of expired/soon-to-expire supplies

• Perform only tasks which fall into the scope of practice of nurse’s licensure and training

SUPERVISION

• The Volunteer Clinic Nurse reports to the Clinic Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator in matters of scheduling, station assignment and non patient care tasks

• The Volunteer Clinic Nurse receives direction from the Provider on duty in matters of direct patient care

TIME COMMITMENT

Nurses are asked to commit to a minimum of one shift per month. A shift is 5pm-9pm.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current RN or LPN license issued by the State of Washington

• Malpractice insurance (available at no charge through AHEC; information provided by Volunteer Coordinator)

• Satisfactory Washington State Patrol background check (performed by Neighborhood Clinic prior to first shift)

• Attend group orientation prior to first shift, or one-on-one orientation if authorized by Clinic Coordinator

• Shadow existing volunteer nurse for one shift prior to carrying out responsibilities independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in family practice, urgent care or emergency room settings

• Bilingual - any languages

• Optimism!

The intent of this role description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be expected from a volunteer in this position. Volunteers may be requested to assist with other duties related to clinic operations in accordance with volunteer’s scope of practice and skills.