RN Full Time MedSurg 7a Shift

Vaughan Regional Medical Center; Selma (AL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical/Surgical unit. The role involves providing safe and effective patient care while collaborating with a diverse medical team.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Nursing and a current RN license. Preferred experience is a minimum of 6 months in an acute care setting. The position demands strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a current RN license or compact state equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing and physical activity.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe, effective patient care using nursing processes.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately and timely.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Patient care planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
• Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
• Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
• Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to function effectively in high‑stress situations with diverse patient populations
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

Education

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

License/Certification

• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.