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Team Lead, Ambulatory Care RN

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

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Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026

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Overview: The Ambulatory Care Nurse, Lead is responsible for providing physician support and as applicable, comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families. This Ambulatory Care Nurse, Lead works in collaboration with practice leadership to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The Ambulatory Care Nurse, Lead will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with hospital and WakeMed Physician Practices policies and procedures, standards of care, standing orders and evidence-based guidelines. The Ambulatory Care Nurse, Lead will also adhere to practice standards governed by all applicable state, federal and regulatory agencies. The Ambulatory Care Nurse, Lead understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed Physician Practices. 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: Graduate Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience: 2 Years Nursing - Related Area Required

Skills for this role

NursingAmbulatory careOutpatientPatient treatmentProviding care for clientsEvidence-based practiceCollaborate with healthcare professionalsTeam leadershipNursing policy complianceNursing procedure compliance

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Nursing
  • Ambulatory care
  • RN License
  • Team leadership
  • Mid-level
  • Outpatient experience

About the employer

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WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Trauma Center

You would be joining a 970-bed not-for-profit system headquartered in Raleigh—three full-service acute care hospitals plus a Heart Center, Children’s Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital, and other specialty sites. WakeMed is Wake County’s only Level I Trauma Center and sees nearly a…

970 beds
Magnet® recognized

What reviewers appreciate

  • One-year Clinical Nurse Residency with two cohorts yearly and specially-trained preceptors
  • Reported 90% one-year post-hire residency retention
  • Float pool hourly rates from $47.25 to $63.25 plus shift differentials

What reviewers flag

  • Only about 55% of employees satisfied with pay in a large review sample
  • Former ICU RN described cliquish culture, nepotism, favoritism, and poor retention
  • Indeed ratings put management among the lower-scoring categories
patient-family-centeredshared governanceresidency-supportedfloat flexibilitytrauma centernot-for-profit

Living in Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina blends two historic downtown districts with quiet suburban growth just south of Raleigh, offering nurses a relaxed pace with easy Triangle-region access. Mineral springs and local brewpubs dot the landscape, and nearby Raleigh-Durham hospitals keep commutes manageable.

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State price level · North Carolina
94.3
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,720/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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