All RN's are required to be on call. It usually is every 7 weeks. I do not work weekends but when I am on call I am given a beeper & have to come in if there is a call out & no coverage.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bee Baillargeon Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 6:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: On call responsibilities Our facility requires the MDSC and the Nursing Management Team to rotate weekends and work as house supervisor. The department heads also rotate as manager on duty for just Saturday Days. Bee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 6:47 AM Subject: On call responsibilities > Hi everyone: > > How many of the MDS Coordinators out there are required to take nursing "on call" rotation for your facilities? > > Appreciate any and all answers! > > Thanks! > Donna Browne-Atkins, RN, MDS Coordinator > /---------------------------------------------------------- > The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the > American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators > "Committed to the Assessment Professional" > Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your > questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. > For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org > -----------------------------------------------------------/ > /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
