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Circulating Staff Nurse - Amb Surg Ctr in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems

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Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Circulating Staff Nurse - Amb Surg Ctr

  • 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.
      • Minimum of two years perioperative Circulating RN experience.
    • Education and Training:
      • Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
      • ACLS and PALS Provider certification by AHA required within 6 months
      • Minimum of 2 years OR experience required.
      • PACU Experience preferred
      • CNOR preferred
      • Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process through his/her understanding,
        judgment and skills.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • RN - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
      • BLS
    • 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.
      • Knowledge and application of surgical aseptic technique
      • Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations
      • Demonstrated professional communication with all internal and external contacts
    • Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
      • Float Component within Surgical Services, including North County ASC and PACU.

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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