Ambulatory Care Nurse III

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals seeks an Ambulatory Care Nurse to manage nursing care plans for assigned populations within a collaborative care model.

The ACN will coordinate with physicians and the health care team to anticipate needs, advocate for patients, and connect families with community resources in a PFCC framework.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care management services to assigned populations.
• Coordinate patient plans of care with physicians and the care team.
• Advocate for patients and families and connect them with community resources.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Diploma Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in 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.

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, www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

5 Years Nursing Required