Staff Nurse

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse to act as a health care team leader, delivering patient-centered, goal-oriented care through the nursing process. The role includes directing patient teaching and coordinating ancillary staff to maintain professional standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, MA RN licensure, BLS certification, and ongoing continuing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Maintains licensure and BLS certification in Massachusetts.
• Commitment to continuing education per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate health care delivery as a nursing team leader.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Apply the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure patient-centered, goal-oriented care.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

English communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The Registered Professional Nurse functions as a health care team leader responsible for the safe delivery of patient-centered, goal oriented care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Professional Nurse also directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Registered Nurse is the designation given to an individual who is licensed to practice professional nursing, holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, is a graduate of an approved school for professional nursing, and is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse pursuant to M.G.L. c.112. Included in such responsibility is providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort, of those they serve.

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

• Experience:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Education and Training:
  • Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
  • RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
  • BLS
• Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates continuing education in accordance with State regulations. Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Other Addendum(s) Requirements: