Staff Nurse - NAR

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to lead a health care team in delivering safe and effective patient-centered care. The role involves assessment, planning, and guiding both patients and ancillary personnel while ensuring compliance with professional nursing standards.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associates Degree in Nursing and be licensed in Massachusetts, holding BLS and ACLS certifications. Previous experience in medical/surgical or ED is preferred, as is IV experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed RN in Massachusetts.
• Continuing education in accordance with State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for nursing care and health maintenance.
• Directs patient teaching and guides ancillary personnel.
• Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Assessment and planning

Patient teaching

Nursing principles and procedures

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Sterilizer

Cardiac monitors

Defibrillator

Computers

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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.