Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pre-op and post-op areas within the Endoscopy team. The RN provides direct and indirect nursing care, safety-focused planning, and patient education, while leading the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), MA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS by orientation, and endoscopy experience; candidate should be comfortable floating to related units and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Must be licensed as an RN in Massachusetts and maintain current certifications.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required or in progress.
• Endoscopy experience and CGRN preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English with patients and staff.
• Proficient with Meditech Expanse PCS and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient-centered nursing care in pre-op and post-op areas.
• Lead patient teaching and coordinate activities of ancillary personnel.
• Float to Crane: Pre-op, PACU, and Endoscopy calls as needed.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing and ensure compliance with regulations.
• On-call by rotation and readiness to respond to endoscopy procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of endoscopic procedures and anesthesia techniques.
• Proficient with computer applications including Meditech Expanse PCS.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

RN license in Massachusetts

ACLS certification by orientation

BLS

Endoscopy experience

CGRN certification preferred

Tools

Meditech Expanse PCS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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.
• Pre-op and Post op area only

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 (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
• Endoscopy experience preferred.
• CGRN certification is strongly preferred.
• 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:
• Must be willing to float to Crane: Pre-op, PACU PAS for Endoscopy calls, North County Endoscopy .
• Demonstrated knowledge of all Endoscopic procedures and anesthesia techniques; demonstrated proficient use of computer applications to include Microsoft and Meditech Expanse PCS
• On-Call by Rotation.
• ACLS must be obtained by end of orientation to position.