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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Only RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Only RN, you need an active RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and an ability to provide comprehensive patient care, often with significant autonomy. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), medication administration systems, and hospital protocols is necessary. Excellent time management, adaptability, and communication skills are crucial to handle higher patient loads and collaborate with weekend staff. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care during weekend shifts when resources and support may be more limited.

What is the difference between Weekend Only Rn vs Weekend Only Lpn?

AspectWeekend Only RnWeekend Only Lpn
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesAssisted living, nursing homes, outpatient clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced patient assessments, medication administration, care planningBasic patient care, vital signs, assisting with daily activities

Weekend Only Rns typically hold a registered nurse license and perform more complex medical tasks, working in hospitals or clinics. Weekend Only Lpns have a practical nursing license, focusing on basic patient care in assisted living or nursing homes. Both roles are popular for weekend work, but Rns generally handle more advanced responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by Weekend Only RNs and how can they be managed?

Weekend Only Registered Nurses often encounter challenges such as higher patient volumes, limited access to certain support staff, and the need for efficient communication with weekday teams. Managing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Building rapport with colleagues and staying updated through thorough handoffs can help ensure seamless patient care and a smoother workflow during weekends.

What is a Weekend Only RN?

A Weekend Only RN is a registered nurse who works exclusively on weekends, typically covering shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. These positions are designed to ensure continuous patient care during weekends when staffing needs may be higher or regular staff are off-duty. Weekend Only RNs may work longer shifts or have different compensation structures, such as premium pay, to account for their unique schedules. This role is common in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings that require 24/7 nursing coverage.
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Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg

Lifepoint Health

Los Alamos, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within established scope and standards, including medication administration, treatments, and daily living assistance.

  • Monitors and communicates patient conditions, responds to status changes, and prioritizes care based on urgency.

  • Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges, while addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs.

LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 263 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

753rd of 877 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Your experience matters
Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical who excels in this role:
  • Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within established scope and standards, including medication administration, treatments, and daily living assistance.
  • Monitors and communicates patient conditions, responds to status changes, and prioritizes care based on urgency.
  • Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges, while addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs.
  • Educates patients and families based on individual needs and acts as an advocate for the patient's physical and emotional well-being.

What we're looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical who is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence with these qualifications:
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
  • BLS
  • ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
  • One year of experience preferred

Schedule: 3x12/4x10/5x8 + Days (7a-7p)/ Nights(7p-7a) + rotating weekends/every 3rd weekend/every weekend + on call, holidays, etc. (i.e. 3x12, Nights (7p-7a), rotating weekends) Flexibility in scheduling may be required.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net.
More about Los Alamos Medical Center
Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in "small community hospitals".
The hospital provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, emergency, and diagnostic services. Los Alamos Medical Center's Clinical Laboratory and Radiology Departments offer a broad spectrum of care facilitated by state-of-the-art equipment. Lifepoint's Northern New Mexico Clinic Services division includes employed providers (physicians and nurse practitioners): hospitalist, family practice, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncology specialists. Los Alamos Medical Center's Care Coordination Department ensures a seamless transition throughout the area health care delivery system via discharge planning and community care coordination partnering with other providers.
In all, Los Alamos Medical Center employs approximately 300 Northern New Mexicans in its Los Alamos and Espanola locations. As a major employer, as well as healthcare provider, Los Alamos Medical Center takes pride in its contributions to the communities of our region.
EEOC Statement
"Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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