LPN - Community Health

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Community Health LPN to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Community Health Nurse in the BVNA/BMC community setting.

You will fulfill nursing assignments, adhere to BVNA and BMC policies, drive to patient homes, participate in on-call rotations, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and time‑management skills while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Five years of current clinical experience in acute care strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in home care required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• LPN - Currently licensed as a practical nurse in Massachusetts
• Driver's license
• CPR certified

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Tools

CPR certified

Massachusetts LPN license

Driver's license

Job description

• The Community Health LPN functions under the direct supervision of a professional Registered Community Health Nurse. The LPN is responsible for fulfilling a nursing assignment within the community setting in accordance with Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (BVNA) and BMC policy.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Five years of current clinical experience in acute care service strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in home care required.
• Education and Training:
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• LPN - Currently licensed as a practical nurse in Massachusetts
• DRIVER - Drivers license
• CPR certified
• Other Requirements:
• Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and community health practices.
• Demonstrated ability to perform diverse clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Ability to take direction and follow through consistently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to accept on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
• Must be patient focused and work to improve customer satisfaction.
• Must work within all regulatory guidelines as well as Gold Service and Patient Rights policies.