Ambulatory Care Nurse II

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in North Carolina seeks an Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN). The RN provides care management services for assigned populations, coordinates plans of care with physicians, and serves as patient/family advocate.

The role emphasizes PFCC and collaboration with the health care team to support community-based care. Candidates should hold RN licensure, a nursing diploma or ADN (Bachelor's preferred), and at least 2 years of nursing experience or a path with preferred education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Diploma Nursing or Associate's Degree Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
• 2 years nursing experience in related area or no experience required with preferred education.

Education

Nursing diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

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.

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 - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

2 Years Nursing - Related Area Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education