What kind of nurse works in a clinic?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

A nurse who works in a clinic is known as a primary care nurse. A primary care nurse provides basic, non-emergency healthcare to patients. They work in doctor's offices or outpatient clinics where patients come in for routine checkups and don't stay overnight for care.

Commonly, a doctor's office nurse specializes in a particular field of medicine, such as pediatrics or oncology.

Career paths options are available to a clinic nurse.

Nursing Management - management is one option offered by nearly all clinics. The senior nurse in the clinic may be called a nurse manager, director of nurses, chief nurse, or charge nurse.
Triage - many clinics provide nursing triage services to help determine whether patients need to be seen and prioritize who should be seen soonest.
Staff Nurses - many clinics offer staff nurse positions. The staff nurse may work directly with a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
A Nurse Practitioner - A clinic nurse with a master's degree and special training can work in a clinic as a nurse practitioner.