Nurse Practitioner Volunteers

Volunteer Overview

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  • Nurse Practitioner volunteers provide advanced clinical care to our patients. NP’s conduct thorough assessments of patients, diagnose and manage health conditions, and develop comprehensive treatment plans under the supervision of our Medical Director.

    • Patient Care: Assist in providing direct patient care under the supervision of our medical providers, Clinic Manager, and Medical Director, including assessing patient needs, administering vaccinations, and helping to perform basic medical procedures 

    • Clinical Support: Help with routine clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, rooming patients, dressing wounds, and collecting patient histories

    • Documentation: Update patient charts accordingly, adding vaccinations, vital signs, and lab work results as needed 

    • Medical Supplies: Assist with organization and restocking of medical supplies and equipment to ensure availability of necessary resources 

    • Administrative Duties: Aid Clinic Manager with updating patient records, scanning documents into charts, filling out referral paperwork, and helping with our prescription assistance program as needed 

    • Coordination: Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure seamless patient care and communicate any concerns or changes in patient condition

    • Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and adhere to HIPAA guidelines

    • California NP license

    • At least 21 years of age

    • Vaccinated for Covid

    • Can provide proof of a negative TB test within the last 6 months

    • Can commit to a minimum of 6 consecutive months volunteering (two, four hour shifts per month) 

    • Can commit to in person orientation and trainings at 35 Onondaga Ave, San Francisco

    • Empathy: ability to provide empathetic and compassionate care to patients, addressing their needs and concerns with sensitivity

    • Passion: Strong desire to help heal the community with a deep understanding of the Clinics Mission 

    • Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and healthcare team members

    • Confidentiality: Understanding and adherence to HIPAA regulations

    • Teamwork: ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, nurses, and other staff 

    • Mentorship: interest in mentoring and teaching students, with a passion for supporting the next generation of medical professionals

    • Comfortability using computers including medical scheduling software

    • Time management 

    • Organization

    • Attention to detail

  • Clinic Days:

    • Tuesdays

      • 11:30am-4pm

      • 4pm-8:30pm

    • Thursdays

      • 9:30am-1:30pm

      • 1:30pm-6pm

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Please fill out a volunteer application and we will contact you as soon as possible to start with an initial phone screening

Contact us at 415.405.0207 ext.305 or volunteer@clinicbythebay.org to learn more about volunteering today.

How to Become a Volunteer