Outpatient Registered Nurse Jobs in Arizona
Outpatient Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona concentrate in ambulatory care clinics, specialty practices, and multi-site physician groups, with the Phoenix metropolitan area, Tucson, and the East Valley communities of Mesa and Chandler driving the largest share of openings. Major employers with a lasting Arizona presence include Banner Health, Dignity Health, and HonorHealth, all of which run extensive outpatient networks across the state. Chronic disease management, orthopedics, and oncology infusion are the sub-specialties generating the most consistent demand right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Scottsdale, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Neurology-SHCWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Clinical CareFind your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with established knowledge to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will train at our Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix until the facility's opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location. Click Here to learn more about our Scottsdale Health Center: https://www.bannerhealth.com/banner-scottsdale
As a RN Navigator in our Neurology Clinic, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care coordination when we open our doors in February 2027. In this position, you will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team to guide patients and their families through every step of the neurological care journey, from initial screening and diagnosis through treatment and beyond. You will serve as a trusted advocate and resource, helping to identify and overcome barriers to quality medical and psychosocial care while ensuring that patients and families are informed, supported, and empowered throughout the process. Through collaboration with physicians, specialists, and community providers, you will coordinate timely referrals, consultations, and services that reflect a holistic approach to care, all while contributing to continuous process improvement and the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
3. Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
4. Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
5. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal; initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
6. Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.
7. Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
8. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
9. This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred. Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Primary City/State:
Scottsdale, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Neurology-SHCWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Clinical CareFind your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
We are seeking an experienced candidate with established knowledge to join the opening team at our new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, you will train at our Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix until the facility's opening date, bringing your expertise and passion for excellence to help shape the foundation of this exciting new location. Click Here to learn more about our Scottsdale Health Center: https://www.bannerhealth.com/banner-scottsdale
As a RN Navigator in our Neurology Clinic, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care coordination when we open our doors in February 2027. In this position, you will work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team to guide patients and their families through every step of the neurological care journey, from initial screening and diagnosis through treatment and beyond. You will serve as a trusted advocate and resource, helping to identify and overcome barriers to quality medical and psychosocial care while ensuring that patients and families are informed, supported, and empowered throughout the process. Through collaboration with physicians, specialists, and community providers, you will coordinate timely referrals, consultations, and services that reflect a holistic approach to care, all while contributing to continuous process improvement and the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination, supporting a holistic and coordinated approach across the continuum of care. This position assists with informed decision-making; collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to allow for timely screening, diagnosis, treatment and increased supportive care throughout the patient experience. This position provides individual assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help identify and overcome barriers which may hinder quality medical and psychosocial patient care.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses the patient’s plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient’s health care needs.
2. Evaluates the medical necessity and appropriateness of care, optimizing patient outcomes. Serves as a liaison for referring physicians and assists with scheduling initial tests and consultations.
3. Assists the patient/family through diagnostic services, treatment and care. Coordinates disease care using an interdisciplinary holistic approach, making appropriate referrals and consultations in coordination with physicians and providers.
4. Ensures that the patient and family understand the diagnostic processes, care strategy and recommended actions, and are provided with appropriate information in coordination with physician and health care providers. Responds to patient requests for information regarding the disease process, expected side effects and community resources.
5. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Establishes and implements a plan of care to achieve treatment goals. Collaborates with patient and family when setting goal; initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
6. Supports the patient and family during difficult decision-making periods. Assist in coordination of end of life care for patient and family and provides emotional support.
7. Supports process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Participates in staff development to maintain current standards of practice and ensure the highest quality of care.
8. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
9. This position works independently, with freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. This position confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. This position is facility-based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers include all levels of staff, including physicians. External customers include patients, families, employees of other healthcare institutions, physician offices, referring physicians, community providers and agencies, payers, provider networks, and regulatory agencies. This position requires making decisions related to patient care coordination throughout various facilities and with various specialty practices. Decision making required for treatment and standardization of care of patients. This position requires complex problem solving related to plan of care for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess knowledge as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
Requires a current RN license in the state of practice. BLS certification required.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 5 years clinical experience. Requires excellent organizational skills and clinical knowledge regarding specialty care services, as well as care coordination of services, legal and financial aspects of diagnostic services and health services in specialty area. Requires effective communication and writing skills, good time management skills and knowledge of word processing and database software applications. Requires the ability to teach both clinical and non-clinical personnel regarding care and diagnostics services. Also requires a good understanding of process improvement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current certification in specialty area preferred. Prior Case Management experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outpatient registered nurse jobs across Arizona.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification and, for many specialty clinics, ACLS certification required
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems, commonly Epic or Cerner
- Strong patient education and care coordination skills for a high-volume clinic environment
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program
Outpatient Registered Nurse Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a outpatient registered nurse in Arizona?
You become an outpatient registered nurse in Arizona by earning a nursing degree from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active RN license through the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so nurses already licensed in another compact state can practice in Arizona without a separate application. From there, most outpatient positions require at least one year of clinical experience, and specialty clinics often prefer candidates with ambulatory care or a relevant specialty background.
How much do outpatient registered nurses make in Arizona?
Outpatient registered nurses in Arizona earn a median of about $99,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,540 for the lowest 10% to over $130,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire outpatient registered nurses in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring outpatient registered nurses in Arizona include Banner Health, Fresenius Medical Care, and Tucson Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems operate dozens of outpatient clinics statewide, making them among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the Phoenix metro and Tucson.
Which Arizona cities have the most outpatient registered nurse jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Mesa have the most outpatient registered nurse openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because it is home to the headquarters and largest clinic networks of Banner Health, HonorHealth, and Dignity Health, while Tucson and the East Valley cities of Mesa, Scottsdale, and Chandler generate strong secondary demand through regional medical campuses, specialty group practices, and rapidly growing suburban populations.
Are there remote outpatient registered nurse jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Most outpatient registered nurse work is hands-on and takes place in a clinic or infusion center, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the market. About 0% of outpatient registered nurse openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those that do exist tend to be telephonic triage, care coordination, or utilization review roles that don't require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a outpatient registered nurse in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate residency or transition-to-practice program, and Banner Health and HonorHealth both run structured new-grad programs in Arizona that include ambulatory care rotations. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, LPN, or inpatient floor nurse have a strong conversion rate into outpatient positions at Federally Qualified Health Centers and community health organizations across the state. Holding an active Arizona RN license and a BLS certification before you apply removes the most common early barriers, and any clinic volunteer or externship experience strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to outpatient registered nurse jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to outpatient registered nurse jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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