OB PRN RN 7p

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking an RN for Women's Services to provide comprehensive obstetric, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The role requires an ADN with BSN preferred, and current RN license in Alabama or a compact state, with BLS, NRP, ACLS, and PALS as policy dictates.

The nurse will work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment, utilizing EMR systems and fetal monitoring equipment to ensure safety and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• RN licensure in state or compact state.
• BLS, NRP, ACLS, Fetal Monitoring Certification, PALS per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal nursing care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for mothers and infants.
• Monitor fetal heart tones and patient status; administer medications and assist with deliveries.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, and discharge instructions.

Skills

OB/neonatal care

High-stress performance

EMR proficiency

Communication

Prioritization

Infection control

Patient-centered care

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Fetal monitoring equipment

Job description

DescriptionJoin Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama. As part of ScionHealth, Vaughan combines system strength with strong local impact so that you can make your mark where your work truly matters.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Women's Services provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Women's Services unit, including obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.
Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in the obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans for mothers and infants
• Monitors fetal heart tones, vital signs, and patient status throughout labor and postpartum
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and assists physicians with exams and deliveries
• Educates patients and families on postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, and discharge instructions
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Participates in emergency response situations, including neonatal resuscitation and postpartum hemorrhage
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate discharge planning
• Maintains a safe and clean environment in compliance with infection control standards
• Participates in staff training, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in obstetric and neonatal care
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and fetal monitoring systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to emergencies
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety protocols
• Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care

Qualifications
Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as required per facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as required per facility policy
• Fetal Monitoring Certification as required per facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required per facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred