Registered Nurse, Pediatrics, Internal Contract, Nights

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) 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.
• The Flexible Solutions program provides a temporary opportunity for the employee to work a minimum of 36 hours (typically 3-12-hour shifts) per week for a 12-week commitment period at a Flexible Solutions Program rate of pay. The employee may be required to float between units on assigned shifts. This may include being assigned tech (CNA), Monitor Tech, or charge nurse duties if needed to ensure adequate provision of care for patients. Floating and patient care assignments are always based on the RN's skill set and experience. Rates and details may vary by facility.

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/Abilities/Expectations

• 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

Licenses/Certifications

• 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 Intervention/De-escalation training required per facility policy
• Specialty certification preferred

Experience

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