Staff Nurse - NAR

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems' North Adams Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position. The shift is 7a-7:30p with a 36-hour work week, based on the posted schedule.

The role requires an active MA RN license, BLS and ACLS within the specified timelines. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts (current).
• BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire; CPR required.
• Two years of medical/surgical or ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, health maintenance, teaching and counseling to patients.
• Lead the health care team to deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while upholding standards.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

North Adams Regional Hospital · NAR 2 North Medical - NAR

Hourly Pay Range: 46.8400 through 74.6500

Full Time , Shift 1 , 36 , 7a-730p

Week 1: Sun, Tue, Wed

Week 2: Tue, Wed,Sat

Week 3: Sun,Tue,Wed

Week 4: Tue,Wed,Sat

Nursing Alternate Shift: N/A

Posted 10/16/2026

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 (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
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

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:

• Two years previous either medical/surgical or ED experience preferred.
• CPR required.
• ACLS within 6 months, TNCC, PALS required within one year.
• IV experience preferred.
• May be required to float to perioperative services pre/post areas at NARH and med/surg and ED at other BHS campuses.

MACHINERY, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

-Sterilizer, power tools/equipment, operating room table, surgical lights, computers, intercom, stretchers, cardiac monitors, defibrillator, addressograph, patient lounge chairs.

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.