Staff Nurse - ER

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care and is responsible for safe, patient-centered, goal-oriented care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning, and restoration to support patients’ optimal functioning and comfort. The role also directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards and complying with the unit-specific scope of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification.
• Demonstrate continuing education in accordance with state regulations.
• Speak English in an understandable manner.
• Possess adequate sight and hearing, with prosthetics if needed, to meet the position’s requirements.
• Obtain ACLS and TNCC within one year of employment.
• Obtain PALS within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care.
• Deliver safe, patient-centered, goal-oriented care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning, and restoration to support patients’ functioning and comfort.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and comply with the unit-specific scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree