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COMPASSUS

Hospice On-Call RN (7 on 7 off)

Wall, NJ

Your position perks as a Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse / RN * Competitive pay * Comprehensive ... Typical schedules may include weekends only, weeknights only, or seven days on, seven days off Care ...

American Medical Associates

Weekend Field RN

New York, NY · On-site

$105K - $110K/yr

Weekend Field RNs Located in Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx Salary: $105K - $110K; Based on prior experience Schedule: Fri- Sun, 13-hours Qualifications of the Weekend Field RNs: * Must be a ...

CareRite Centers LLC

RN Weekend Supervisor

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Current license to practice as an RN. * Previous experience in a nursing home leadership capacity. Shift Needs: Per-Diem (Weekend) Salary: $50 to $55 an hour Benefits: * Highly competitive salary

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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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Inpatient Care Manager (RN): Per Diem, Weekend Days, 8AM-4PM, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical ...

Inpatient Care Manager (RN): Per Diem, Weekend Days, 8AM-4PM, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical ...

Atlantic Health System

Morristown, NJ

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Atlantic Health System rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 266 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

104th of 871 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join the energetic and innovative team of healthcare professionals as an Inpatient Care Manager on the Care Management Team at Morristown Medical Center. This is a per diem position in which the candidate will provide services during the day, Friday through Sunday.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care and services to selected member populations across the continuum of illness, ensuring effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources, managing the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes, and partnering with the Supervisor/Manager of Case Management to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services and outcomes to maximize the health and well-being of the patient.

Our core values encompass patient-centered care and ensuring our Team Members are well supported. We have an exceptional leadership team that highly values our staff and a multi-award-winning culture that fosters professional growth, collaboration, and career longevity. We offer exceptional care teams, reasonable scheduling expectations, and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Weekend-Only Scheduling Expectations:
a.) Staff who work weekends only are expected to work a minimum of three (3) weekend days per month.
b.) Staff who work weekends only are expected to work a minimum of one (1) weekend shift surrounding a holiday (day before, day of, or day after).
c.) Weekend days surrounding holidays will be identified annually by Case Management Leadership. Scheduling assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, and holiday assignments will rotate annually to ensure fairness among all staff.
Principal Accountabilities:

  • Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
    • Manage, coordinate, and facilitate care delivery through comprehensive patient and family assessments.
    • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
  • Utilization & Documentation Oversight
    • Conduct daily chart and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate level of care.
    • Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
    • Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds.
    • Identify and proactively address quality-of-care concerns, barriers to progression of care, and discharge delays.
  • Discharge Planning
    • Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized discharge plans.
    • Ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions across the continuum of care, including postacute services and community resources.
  • Resource & Outcome Management
    • Monitor healthcare resource utilization and length of stay.
    • Partner with the Supervisor/Manager of Case Management to evaluate outcomes and improve care delivery processes.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." 
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. 
  • Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. 
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. 

    Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,  geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.


    We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.  We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.


    Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.  Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.


    Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

    Team Member Benefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
    • Life & AD&D Insurance.
    • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
    • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
    • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
    • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
    • Backup and On-Site Childcare
    • Well-Being Rewards
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
    • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
    • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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    Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

    EEO STATEMENT

    Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

    Required:

    • Current RN license in the State of New Jersey
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
    • Minimum 2-3 years of recent acute care nursing experience
    • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills
    • Effective communication and collaboration abilities
    • Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR)

    Preferred:

    • Prior experience in Care Management, Case Management, Utilization Review, or Discharge Planning
    • Knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory standards, and care transitions
    • Case Management certification (CCM) or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe

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    Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's "Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For" list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.

    Industry

    Hospitals

    Company size

    5,001 - 10,000 Employees

    Headquarters location

    Morristown, NJ, US

    Year founded

    1996

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