RN Emergency Department FT 7A-7P

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is hiring an RN for the Emergency Department. The role delivers direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity ED, applying the nursing process to ensure safe, effective care for patients across the lifespan.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform triage, administer meds, monitor rhythms, and educate patients on discharge plans while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurse with current RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS per policy.
• Experience in emergency department or acute care is preferred.
• Ability to work in high-stress, high-acuity environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and prioritize care based on acuity.
• Assess patients and reassess across the lifespan.
• Administer medications and manage critical infusions.
• Assist physicians with exams and ED procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and interpret rhythms.
• Document care accurately in the EMR and charting tools.
• Adhere to infection control and sterile technique.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team for optimal care.
• Remain calm and effective in life-threatening situations.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ECG interpretation

IV management

Infection control

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma accepted

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Description

Join 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) – Emergency Department provides direct and indirect patient care in a high-acuity emergency care setting. The RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to provide safe and effective care for patients across the lifespan. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and contributes to quality outcomes through clinical excellence, compassionate service, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and reassessments of all patients
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and manages critical drips
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures in the emergency department
• Monitors hemodynamic status and interprets cardiac rhythms
• Documents care, treatment, assessments, and education accurately and timely
• Applies infection control and sterile technique practices consistently
• Educates patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team for optimal care delivery
• Responds calmly and professionally in high-stress, life-threatening situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of emergency nursing protocols, trauma care, and critical interventions
• Skilled in interpreting ECGs, managing IVs, and operating emergency equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical situations and multitask effectively
• Proficient in EMR systems and clinical documentation tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Demonstrates professionalism, clinical judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma program accepted.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required within time frame stated in facility policy
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred or required within time frame stated in facility policy
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) preferred

Experience

• Emergency nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function under pressure and respond effectively to critical situations