Ambulatory Care Nurse IV

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in North Carolina seeks an Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN), a Registered Nurse responsible for providing nursing care management to assigned populations and coordinating care to help patients remain in their community setting.

In collaboration with physicians, the ACN identifies at risk patient groups, serves as a patient/family advocate, and communicates with the care team and resources. The ACN supports PFCC and nursing practice standards across WakeMed.

Qualifications

• RN licensure must be active and in North Carolina.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum 8 years of nursing experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care management services and coordinate patient plans.
• Act as advocate and liaison among patient, family, physician and care team.
• Support PFCC model and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Care management

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

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, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

8 Years Nursing - Related Area Required