Ambulatory Care Nurse

• Temporary
• Cardiology WakeMed Health & Hospitals
• 3.

8 Cary, NC Job Details Temporary 13 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient and family consultation Nursing Patient resource coordination Ambulatory care Electronic health records (EHR) management RN License Nursing Diploma Patient advocacy No experience needed Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Outpatient experience Monitoring and managing IVs Diagnostic evaluation Initial patient assessment Experience working with cardiac care patients Cardiology Wound care Patient family and caregiver education Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Bachelor's degree in nursing Patient counseling Patient charting Patient treatment Care plan implementation Managing patient records Care coordination Associate's degree Associate Degree in

Nursing Full Job Description Overview:

Join WakeMed's Cary Cardiology team as a Temporary Ambulatory Care Nurse (RN) and make a direct impact on the care and experience of our patients. In this role, you'll provide hands-on nursing care, help coordinate individualized plans of care, and serve as an important connection between patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team. This is a temporary assignment of three months, making it a great opportunity to bring your expertise to WakeMed while supporting an immediate need within our Cary Cardiology practices. What You'll Do Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to patients in an ambulatory cardiology setting. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including wound care assessments, and identify patient needs and appropriate interventions. Utilize strong IV skills to support patient care and treatment needs. Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. Identify patients who may benefit from additional care management support and help coordinate resources based on their individual needs. Serve as an advocate for patients and families throughout their care experience. Provide patient and family education to promote understanding, engagement, and successful management of care outside the clinic. Serve as a communication link between patients, families, providers, the interdisciplinary team, and appropriate community resources. Document patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record. Support professional nursing standards and best practices within the ambulatory care environment. What We're Looking For Registered Nurse with the appropriate current NC RN licensure for the position. Strong IV skills are a must. Experience performing wound care assessments. An RN who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility clinical environment and can confidently manage changing priorities. A collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong clinical judgment, assessment, critical-thinking, and organizational skills. A passion for delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Previous cardiology RN experience is preferred but not required. Previous EPIC experience is preferred but not required. Availability to support our Cary Cardiology team for a temporary assignment of at minimum of three months. WakeWay to Excellence At WakeMed, we believe excellence starts with our people. As a Clinical Quality Specialist, RN, you will embody the WakeWay by: Putting patients and families at the center of every decision. Leading with integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Building strong partnerships through collaboration and respect. Championing quality, safety, and evidence-based practice. Supporting and advocating for nursing excellence across the ambulatory setting. Inspiring continuous learning, innovation, and improvement. Creating positive experiences for patients, providers, and teammates.

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:

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

2 Years Nursing Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education