Specialty, Outpatient & Community Nursing salary guide

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Published BLS wages for this family. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Infusion Nurse (Outpatient Infusion, Chemo Infusion RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Dialysis Nurse (Hemodialysis RN, Acute or Chronic) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Home Dialysis Nurse (Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemo RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Wound Care Nurse (WOC Nurse, Wound Ostomy RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Vascular Access Nurse (PICC Nurse, IV Team RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Clinic RN, Physician Office RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Telephone Triage Nurse (Nurse Advice Line RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Virtual Nurse (Telehealth RN, Tele-ICU RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
RN Case Manager (Hospital Case Manager, Care Manager RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Utilization Review Nurse (UR RN, Utilization Management Nurse) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Oncology Nurse Navigator SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Clinical Nurse Educator (Unit Educator) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Occupational Health Nurse SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
School Nurse SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Correctional Nurse (Detention Health RN) SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Lead Infusion Nurse SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Senior RN Case Manager SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.
Remote Utilization Review Nurse SOC 29-1141, Registered Nurses. broader match.

What does this nursing family cover?

This family covers registered nurses working outside the inpatient unit. The work may be infusion, dialysis, wound care, clinic support, phone triage, school health, correctional health, or remote review. We help you compare how the shift runs across those settings.

Each role still depends on nursing judgment. The setting changes who the nurse calls, what gets charted, and which decisions stay with the provider or supervisor.

What does a normal workday look like?

The day often starts with chart review, messages, treatments, or patient calls. In infusion and dialysis, the nurse watches access, monitors the session, and teaches the patient. In clinic or occupational health, the nurse may room patients, handle forms, and close follow-up tasks.

In telephone triage, virtual care, and case management, much of the day is conversation and documentation. The nurse gathers details, sorts urgent issues, and sends the message to the right clinic or provider.

Which decisions belong to the nurse?

We ask who owns clinical decisions, scheduling, and escalation. Some nurses act within standing orders. Others need provider sign-off for treatment changes, referrals, work notes, or care plan updates. That split changes the role we present to you.

A wound nurse may manage protocol-based care. A navigator may track the plan and coordinate handoffs. A case manager may work with discharge plans and outside agencies.

What skills matter most in this group?

Strong candidates move easily between patient contact and records. They chart clearly, keep calls organized, and speak plainly with providers and families. We also look for steady follow-through, because missed messages and unfinished orders slow the work.

Experience with infusion lines, dialysis access, wound products, triage tools, telehealth platforms, or payer review can affect fit. The right background depends on your site, your patient mix, and how much independent judgment the nurse uses each day.

How should you describe the role before hiring?

Before interview day, decide what the nurse must do alone and what stays with another role. Tell us whether the job is clinic-based, remote, field-based, or split across sites. That detail shapes the candidate pool and the questions we ask.

It also helps to describe the pace of the day. A single-site clinic is different from a home visit role or a phone-heavy nurse advice desk. We use that context to match experience to the real schedule and workflow.

What do we ask before we present candidates?

We ask about patient age groups, visit flow, charting system, call flow, and coverage needs. We also ask who trains the nurse, who reviews work, and who signs off on exceptions. Those answers show whether the seat is clinic-driven, remote, or tied to a larger team.

If your search is for permanent direct hire, we focus on long-term fit. If you need temporary coverage, we can discuss that too. We arrange locum tenens, travel and contract coverage on request. Credentialing, licensing and malpractice coverage are confirmed per engagement before anyone starts.

What else should you ask about this edition?

How do you separate a clinic nurse from a phone-based nurse in this family?

We look at where the shift happens and who the nurse speaks with most often. A clinic nurse may room patients, give treatments, and handle in-basket work. A phone-based nurse spends more time gathering symptoms, routing concerns, and documenting follow-up.

What should we tell you if the role includes both direct care and coordination?

Tell us which part takes the most time on a normal day. An infusion or wound nurse may provide direct care and also teach, track orders, or answer messages. That mix changes which candidates match the seat.

How does remote review differ from case management in this family?

Remote review focuses on chart work or message handling tied to a defined process. Case management reaches into discharge planning, outside services, and coordination across sites. The difference affects the pace and the kind of judgment we look for.

What details help us hire for these outpatient and community roles?

Share the schedule, location, charting system, and the nurse's level of independence. Also tell us which tasks are routine and which need provider review. That gives us a clearer picture of the workday and reduces mismatches.