Registered Nurse - OR Surgery - Weekend On-Call

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

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. WEEKEND ON-CALL SCHEDULE (SET & RECURRING) This 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. This role is ideal for experienced perioperative nurses who value clarity, income stability, and a defined weekend commitment, and who are comfortable practicing independently in an on-call environment. An in-house RN is present 24/7; the Weekend On-Call RN functions as part of a collaborative perioperative team when called in.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in: Operating Room or Special Procedures setting
Demonstrated ability to function independently in an on-call or high-acuity environment.
Active Registered Nursing License
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

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.