Community Health Nurse - VNA

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems’ Community Health Nurse - VNA position delivers home-based nursing care, teaching, supervision and documentation to promote health and rehabilitation.

This role requires MA RN licensure, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work every third weekend and three holidays per year; a sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• One year of acute nursing care preferred, hospital-based experience preferred.
• Home health experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to self-schedule caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide, teach, supervise and document nursing care at home to promote health and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and community representatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility, independence and ability to manage varied assignments.

Skills

Home health care

Nursing

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing recommended

NLN accredited nursing program

Job description

Community Health Nurse - VNA- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Union: Yes

Registered Nurse

Berkshire Medical Center - BMC VNA Skilled RN

Hourly Pay Range: 37.3300 through 55.4600

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 8:00am - 4:30pm

Posted 07/17/2026

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

This position requires working every third weekend and three holidays/year

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

This role provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home in order to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to affect rehabilitation. The role collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home, evaluating the individual’s and families’ response to interventions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

One-year acute nursing care preferred, hospital based preferred.

Experience in home care setting strongly preferred.

Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing recommended.

Graduate of a N.L.N. accredited nursing program.

License, Certification & Registration:

RN License - Current license as a professional nurse within MA

Active and valid driver’s license.

CPR required every two years.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.

Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.

Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance.

History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.

Ability to exercise independent judgement.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Ability to supervise others.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form.

Willing to be flexible regarding work hours.

Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.

Must be willing to accept "on call" responsibilities.

History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.