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Outpatient Registered Nurse jobs are open across physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, and specialty care networks, from new-grad to senior and charge nurse levels, with common specializations in oncology, orthopedics, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.
- Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
- Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
- Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
- Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
- Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
- May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
- Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
- This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
- The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines, and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
- The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
- May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
SUPERVISION:
- Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:
- Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
- Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.
- Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
- Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
- Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
- Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
- Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
- May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
- Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
- This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
- The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines, and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
- The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
- May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
SUPERVISION:
- Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:
- Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
- Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EOE, disability/veterans
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care446
- Piedmont Healthcare12
- University of Utah12
- Atrium Health11
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services583
- Education18
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
- Medical Devices8
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outpatient registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment with no restrictions
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- One or more years of clinical nursing experience in an outpatient or ambulatory setting
- Proficiency with at least one major EMR platform such as Epic, Athenahealth, or NextGen
- Strong patient education skills and ability to manage a high-volume daily clinic schedule
Tips for Your Outpatient Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume for outpatient workflows
Outpatient hiring managers want to see patient throughput, triage experience, and EMR proficiency front and center. Swap inpatient-centric language like 'shift handoff' for outpatient equivalents like 'high-volume clinic flow' and 'same-day discharge coordination' to match what recruiters actually scan for.
Highlight your EMR certifications specifically
Clinics often filter candidates by EMR platform before reading further. Name the exact systems you've used, Epic Ambulatory, Athenahealth, or NextGen, in a dedicated skills section so your application clears keyword screens before a human ever reads your summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists outpatient registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target specialty-specific job titles precisely
Outpatient RN postings often use specialty titles like 'infusion clinic nurse,' 'ambulatory care RN,' or 'float pool nurse.' Searching only 'outpatient RN' misses a large share of real openings, so search each variation separately to see the full picture.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Outpatient interviews frequently test your ability to manage high visit volumes, handle patient education independently, and escalate appropriately without immediate physician backup. Practice concise STAR-format answers around autonomous clinical decision-making rather than team-based acute care scenarios.
Negotiate your schedule before accepting
Outpatient roles can vary widely between four ten-hour days, rotating Saturdays, and extended evening clinic hours. Clarifying your schedule in writing before your start date prevents a mismatch that leads to early turnover and protects your professional relationship with the hiring manager.
Outpatient Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most outpatient registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most outpatient registered nurses right now include Fresenius Medical Care, Piedmont Healthcare, and University of Utah, with the largest share of openings in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Physician group practices and large specialty networks consistently post the highest volumes of outpatient RN openings nationwide.
How many outpatient registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 1% of outpatient registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many other nursing roles because most outpatient work requires in-person patient contact. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are telephonic triage, care management, and chronic disease coaching positions within large health system outpatient programs.
How do you become an outpatient registered nurse?
To become an outpatient registered nurse, you first complete an accredited ADN or BSN program, pass the NCLEX-RN to earn your state license, and then gain clinical experience in any setting. Most outpatient employers prefer candidates with some prior ambulatory or office-based nursing experience, and earning a specialty certification such as the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How do you get hired as an outpatient registered nurse with little experience?
New graduates can break into outpatient nursing by targeting large multispecialty group practices and federally qualified health centers, which more regularly offer structured orientation programs for less experienced RNs than small private practices do. Emphasizing clinical rotation hours completed in outpatient or ambulatory settings, any patient education experience, and strong EMR skills helps offset a limited work history when applying.
What does the outpatient registered nurse interview process look like?
The outpatient registered nurse interview process typically involves an initial phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video panel with the clinic manager and a lead RN. Expect scenario-based questions about patient triage, managing a heavy appointment schedule, and handling escalations without immediate physician support. Some employers include a brief skills or charting assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to outpatient registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to outpatient registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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