Staff Nurse - ER

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to lead patient-centered care and coordinate the nursing process across the care team.

The RN must be licensed in Massachusetts with BLS; ACLS and TNCC are required within one year, with PALS within 18 months. Associates degree in nursing (BSN preferred) is expected for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts and BLS certification.
• ACLS and TNCC required within one year of employment; PALS within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Ensure compliance with unit-specific scope of practice and state regulations.
• Maintain high standards of professional nursing and patient safety.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

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:

• ACLS and TNCC required within one year of employment. PALS required within 18 months of employment.