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How much do outpatient rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for outpatient rn in Connecticut is $38.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.71 and $45.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Outpatient RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Outpatient RN, you need strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and a current RN license, often complemented by a BSN degree. Experience with electronic health records (EHRs), patient scheduling systems, and knowledge of ambulatory care protocols are typically required. Excellent communication, patient education abilities, and organizational skills set standout candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and effective collaboration in busy outpatient settings.

What Does an Outpatient RN Do?

An outpatient RN is a registered nurse who works with patients at an outpatient facility or ambulatory surgery clinic. Your duties in this position involve providing patient care and ensuring that patients recover from their procedures or treatments. You also educate patients on how to care for themselves at home. You may help assess patients and provide treatment or advice for a minor illness under the direction of a doctor. Outpatient patients do not stay overnight as they might in a hospital, so one of an outpatient nurse's primary responsibilities is ensuring that patients are fit to return home.

What are some common challenges outpatient RNs face, and how do they typically manage them?

Outpatient RNs often juggle multiple patients with varying needs in a fast-paced environment, which can present challenges in time management and prioritization. They must coordinate care among physicians, specialists, and administrative staff, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, outpatient RNs may need to educate patients who have limited time during appointments, so being concise and empathetic is key. Many nurses overcome these challenges through teamwork, continuous education, and adopting efficient documentation practices.

What is the difference between Outpatient Rn vs Inpatient Rn?

AspectOutpatient RnInpatient Rn
Work EnvironmentClinics, outpatient surgery centers, community health settingsHospitals, long-term care facilities, inpatient units
CertificationsRN license, possibly specialty certifications (e.g., IV therapy)RN license, specialty certifications (e.g., critical care)
Job FocusPatient education, routine procedures, follow-up careAcute care, complex patient monitoring, emergency response
Work HoursRegular daytime hours, outpatient schedulesShift work, including nights and weekends

Outpatient Rns primarily work in clinics and outpatient settings, focusing on routine care and patient education. Inpatient Rns work in hospitals, managing acute and complex cases. Both roles require an RN license, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, catering to different patient care needs.

What are outpatient RNs?

Outpatient RNs, or Registered Nurses, work in healthcare settings where patients receive care without being admitted to a hospital. They typically provide nursing care in clinics, physician offices, ambulatory surgery centers, or specialty outpatient facilities. Their responsibilities include patient assessments, administering medications, coordinating follow-up care, patient education, and supporting physicians during procedures. Outpatient RNs play a crucial role in managing chronic illnesses, preventive care, and patient wellness outside of the hospital environment.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse

Fesenius Medical Care

Bloomfield, CT

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). 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 for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

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.

Required to complete CAP requirements to 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, 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/LPNs/LVNs/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 9 months experience as a RN.

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 less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

ADDENDUM:

FTN Group- International RN

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

Bachelor's degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.

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

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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