About this opportunity
Berkshire Health Systems lists this Staff Nurse - Surgical/Ortho opportunity in pittsfield, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
Successful completion of the Neuro and cardiac course within six months of hire.
License, Certification & Registration: RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
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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.
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Worksite address
pittsfield, MA, 01201, US
Who can apply
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