Ambulatory Care Nurse IV

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