Registered Nurse - OR Surgery - Weekend On-Call

Overview Your job is more than a job. Why This Role Is Unique The Full-Time Weekend On-Call RN provides dedicated weekend on-call coverage for the Operating Room. This role is designed for experienced perioperative nurses seeking a predictable, weekend-focused schedule while remaining actively engaged in direct patient care, including urgent, emergent, and add-on surgical cases during weekend hours. Schedule & Pay WEEKEND ON-CALL SCHEDULE (SET & RECURRING) – The position is scheduled every weekend. The on-call period runs from Saturday at 6:00 a.m. through Monday at 6:00 a.m. Each weekend, the RN is scheduled for 48 consecutive hours of on-call availability. The role is classified as a 0.8 FTE and includes 32 hours of straight-time pay each week, paid consistently. Pay is guaranteed regardless of how often the RN is called in. When activated, the RN must be able to report onsite within a 30‑minute response window. General Duties Facilitates and maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and staff. Performs priority technical procedures required by the assigned department safely, effectively, efficiently, and legally. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Establishes and revises priorities for patient care based on patient acuity, resource availability, patient needs, and departmental demands. Recognizes actual or potential risks to patient health and initiates appropriate interventions. Provides clinical rationale for decisions based on scientific principles, standards of practice, and experience. Develops and revises plans of care based on effectiveness, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and operational flow. Seeks supervision or consultation when patient needs exceed independent scope or competency. Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members. Facilitates continuity of care throughout the perioperative or procedural experience. Initiates and maintains nursing interventions, including medication administration and patient education. Documents care accurately and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. Delegates tasks appropriately based on acuity, complexity, and team member competency. Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Operating Room or Special Procedures setting. Demonstrated ability to function independently in an on-call or high-acuity environment. Licenses & Certifications Active Registered Nursing License Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift Weekends (United States of America) The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr