Staff Nurse - ER

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems seeks a Registered Nurse to lead care delivery with emphasis on patient-centered planning and evaluation, directing nursing staff and ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires MA RN licensure, an associate degree in nursing (BSN preferred), BLS, ACLS and TNCC within specified timelines, and ongoing education per state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead health care team to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Direct patient teaching and coordinate activities of ancillary personnel.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

RN license in Massachusetts

BLS

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.