Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC 3 BH Acute in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse. You will administer patient-centered care, lead a nursing team, and coordinate health services to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an active MA RN license, BLS certification, and a BSN preferred. Two years postgraduate experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on medical/surgical or addictions medicine settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification.
• Must be able to speak the English language clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Lead and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, goal-oriented care.
• Teach and counsel patients and families; coordinate with ancillary staff.
• Adhere to state regulations and unit-specific scope of practice; maintain professional standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC 3 BH Acute

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Week 1: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs

Week 2: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat

Week 3: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs

Week 4: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat

Nursing Alternate Shift: Evening

Posted 10/30/2026

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.

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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.

Two years postgraduate experience from an accredited RN nursing program in a medical/surgical or addictions medicine setting is preferred.

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:

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.