Ambulatory Care Nurse IV
WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Raleigh, North Carolina
WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Raleigh, North Carolina
The Ambulatory Care Nurse provides nursing care management services to assigned populations using a collaborative approach to coordinate the patient's plan of care and maximize community living ability. This role involves identifying at-risk patients requiring care management and acting as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, healthcare team, and community resources.
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
8 Years Nursing - Related Area Required
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 8 years of related nursing experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. The nurse is expected to support organizational mission and adhere to professional nursing practice standards and models like PFCC.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.
