Ambulatory Care Nurse II

Wakemed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN) provides nursing care management to assigned populations, coordinating plans of care and coordinating with physicians, families, and the health care team to keep patients in community settings.

The ACN supports PFCC, follows ANA standards and NC Board of Nursing, and serves as a key liaison among clinicians, patients, and resources within WakeMed’s care model.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care management to assigned populations.
• Collaborate with physicians to identify at-risk patients needing care management.
• Advocate for patients and families; coordinate with interdisciplinary team and community resources.

Skills

Nursing Care

Care Coordination

Patient Advocacy

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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.

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