Job: Staff Nurse - Per Diem, Pediatrics

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:
Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.

Additional Business Name: Berkshire Medical Center, BMC, BHS

Job Title:
Staff Nurse - Per Diem, Pediatrics
Salary Range:Location:
To Commensurate With Experience Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
On CallHealthcare Office
Education Level:Work Experience:
Associate Degree
Required 		Up to One Year
Required
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts - Preference: Required
Description:

Berkshire Health Systems has an immeidate opening for PER DIEM Staff Nurse on our BMC Pediatrics Team.

Working at Berkshire Health Systems, you will be part of a sophisticated healthcare community that is nationally recognized for quality and safety. BHS's recent recognitions include:

  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval; Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital
  • Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award; Fairview Hospital; 2020 and 2021
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation Healthcare Equality Index LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer; Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital; 2022
Requirements:
  • 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.
  • License, Certification & Registration:
    • RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
    • CPR
  • 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.
  • Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
    • Minimum one year medical/surgical experience required with expectation of floating to med/surg unit.
    • At least 1 year pediatric experience strongly preferred.
    • Neonatal resuscitation program certification and/or PALS certification preferred.
    • Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
    • Demonstrated ability to organize workload and delegate non-nursing tasks.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively educate/instruct individuals and small groups.
    • Demonstrated positive and professional demeanor at all times.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide family focused patient care.
    • Must be willing to acquire and maintain competency in routine mother/baby nursing with expectation of floating to Mother Baby Unit to care for stable antepartum, postpartum mothers and well newborns.
    • Additional standard RN physical requirements