Kindred Healthcare·Selma, Alabama
The Registered Nurse provides safe and compassionate patient care through assessment, planning, and intervention in an acute care setting. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adhere to professional nursing standards.
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
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
Requires an Associate degree in Nursing and a current state RN license, with BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of 6 months of acute care experience is preferred.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.