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About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve.

Position Information:
Become an internal "Travel" Nurse within one of WakeMed's newest and most modern Outpatient facilities in the surrounding Raleigh area. 13-week assignments, with option to renew, full-time, flexible work week, outstanding compensation package, and if desired a means into a perm opportunity.

Responsibilities:
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The Ambulatory Care / Primary / Urgent Care Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for providing nursing care management services to assigned populations
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Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to anticipate, integrate, and coordinate the patient's plan of care and maximize the ability to remain in a community setting
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The goal of the intervention is to meet the needs of patients in order to optimize clinical and resource outcomes, and to monitor the effectiveness of the plan and its outcomes
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In collaboration with the physician, the nurse identifies at risk patient populations who require care management services
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Provides bio-psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and to assist in the development of the plan of care
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The Ambulatory Care Nurse serves as a patient/family advocate and acts as a communication link between the physician, patient, family, outpatient and inpatient health care team, as well as community resources, to reduce redundancy and fragmentation of care

Experience Requirements:
1 Year Outpatient Nursing Required

Education Required:
Graduate Nursing Required - Or College Courses Nursing Required - With Required Licensure/Certification

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required

Hours of Work:
Any

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Call Requirements:
As Needed