Ambulatory Care Nurse I

WakeMed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN), a Registered Nurse responsible for care management within the community setting. The ACN collaborates with physicians to identify at-risk populations and coordinates care plans to help patients remain in their communities.

The ACN serves as a key advocate and communication link among the care team and families. This role emphasizes PFCC model alignment, ANA standards, and WakeMed nursing practices to support patient-centered care across the

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse required.
• Experience in ambulatory or community-based care is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care management services to assigned populations.
• Coordinate and adapt patient care plans to maximize community-based living.
• Act as patient/family advocate and liaison among physician, patient, family, and care team.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure PFCC standards.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Nursing assessment

Education

Diploma Nursing

Associate's Degree Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN) is a Registered Nurse responsible for providing nursing care management services to the assigned populations. The ACN utilizes a collaborative approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's plan of care and maximize the ability to remain in a community setting. In collaboration with the physician, the nurse identifies at risk patient populations who require care management services. The ACN serves as a patient/family advocate and acts as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, and interdisciplinary health care team, as well as community resources. The Ambulatory Care Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services. The ACN actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.

Overview

The Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN) is a Registered Nurse responsible for providing nursing care management services to the assigned populations. The ACN utilizes a collaborative approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's plan of care and maximize the ability to remain in a community setting. In collaboration with the physician, the nurse identifies at risk patient populations who require care management services. The ACN serves as a patient/family advocate and acts as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, and interdisciplinary health care team, as well as community resources. The Ambulatory Care Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services. The ACN actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

No Experience Required Required