Nursing Director

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA seeks an experienced Department Director to provide 24/7 administrative leadership for patient care services. The role includes evaluating services, driving efficiency programs, and supporting hospital objectives within Berkshire Health Systems.

Required RN license in Massachusetts, a bachelor’s degree, and 3–5 years of leadership experience; a master’s in nursing or related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• RN license in Massachusetts is required.
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare.
• Leadership experience directing others with fair, respectful management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative direction on a 24-hour basis for patient care delivery.
• Develop and evaluate department performance, forecasting trends and changes.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and pursue service improvement and cost reduction.
• Support the hospital and health system mission.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC 3 East Cardiac-Neuro

Hourly Pay Range: 51.8000 through 82.8700

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 7:30am-4:00pm

Monday - Friday

Posted 09/18/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

A registered healthcare professional who provides administrative direction on a 24-hour basis for the delivery of patient care or other patient care support service. The Department Director is responsible for the development of evaluation of his/her service taking into account future trends and anticipated changes in the industry. The Department Director maintains the operation of a service in a fiscally responsible manner and seeks new opportunities for improvement of services to patients/customers including efficiency programs and cost reduction efforts. The department Director supports the mission of the hospital and health system.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Current management/leadership experience required.

Three to five years of progressive experience in the service or profession.

Clinical Department Directors should have a minimum of four years experience at the staff
level, with evidence of growth in leadership skills.

Experience working with and directing others in a fair, consistent and respectful manner.

Education and Training:

Baccalaureate Degree required, Masters Degree in Nursing, other healthcare field, or business
desirable.

License, Certification & Registration:

RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts

Other Requirements:

Viewed as a role model for professionalism.

Ability to interpret and administer policies.

Demonstrates leadership ability and communicates a strong work ethic and commitment
toward excellence in the healthcare service or profession.

Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with patients, family members,
physicians, management and staff.

Well-organized and able to handle a variety of complex assignments simultaneously.

Demonstrated understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

Demonstrated dependability.

Documented effectiveness in confronting problems and resolving conflict.

Other Addendum(s) Requirements:

N/A

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.