Staff Nurse - Continuing Care Nursery at Berkshire Health Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Staff Nurse - Continuing Care Nursery
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
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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.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
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Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures.
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Education and Training:
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Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
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License, Certification & Registration:
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RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
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BLS
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Other Requirements:
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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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Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
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Minimum one year medical/surgical or pediatric experience preferred.
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At least one year continuing care nursery experience preferred.
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ACLS preferred. NRP is required within three months.
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NCC certification preferred.
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Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
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Demonstrated ability to organize workload and delegate non-nursing tasks.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively educate/instruct individuals and small groups.
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Demonstrated positive and professional demeanor at all times.
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Demonstrated ability to provide family focused patient care.
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Must cross train to Postpartum within 3 months of hire.
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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