Registered Nurse - Cardiac and Neuro Care Department - Weekend Program

Purpose

The Weekend Program was developed to offer employees an alternative schedule that will suit their individual needs while also meeting the staffing needs of the hospital which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days a year.

Definitions

• Weekend Employee - works 24 hours each weekend.
• Weekend Program - 12-hour shifts during the hours of Friday at 7:00PM to Monday at 7:00AM.

Guidelines

• Weekend Employee will be paid ten dollars/hour in addition to their base rate.
• Weekend Employee will work every weekend.
• If a holiday falls on a weekend, the Weekend Employee will be required to work the holiday.
• Weekend Employee will work 49 out of 52 weekends a year.
• Weekend Employee may be assigned two non-consecutive shifts.
• Weekend Employee may work non-weekend shifts beyond their required 24 hours.
• Non-weekend shifts will be paid at the standard scale rate for the position along with any applicable shift differentials and extra shift pay, including weekdays and holidays.
• Hours worked outside of the Weekend Program will be paid at the weekday rate; this includes orientation, training, and education requirements.

Job Specification

• Minimum Education Required: Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years med-surg experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification Required: Must possess current license as a registered nurse in the State of Pennsylvania or eligible nurse must pass their nursing boards within 6 months of hire. BLS required. Basic dysrhythmia course, ACLS, NIH Stoke Certification preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Skills: Must possess nursing knowledge to effectively assess patients, formulate patient plan of care, implement and evaluate care and record completely. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, family and other members of the health care team. Must possess the necessary abilities to perform the essential functions of this position and complete the established orientation process. Must demonstrate ability to utilize hospital computer system. Must possess understanding and commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.