Staff Nurse - Pre Anesthesia Services

Berkshire Health Systems • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to speak English in an understandable manner.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to meet the position’s requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning, and restoration for patients.
• Lead the healthcare team in the safe delivery of patient-centered, goal-oriented care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing.
• Ensure compliance with the unit-specific scope of practice.
• Demonstrate continuing education in accordance with state regulations.

What This Job Offers

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