Berkshire Health Systems
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Berkshire Health Systems . 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. Responsibilities
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Provide nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort of those served. Lead the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure safe, patient-centered care. Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Qualifications
Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures. Recognized by peers as an experienced and competent clinician. Active participant in informal staff education. Excellent interpersonal skills and compliance with BMC Service Excellence Standards required. Demonstrates dependability in maintaining a committed work schedule, acting as a role model for others. Demonstrates participation in activities that support the hospital’s mission and goals for outstanding patient care (e.g., committee participation, QI participation, recent preceptor experience). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with evidence of accuracy. Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm required to motivate others toward change in a supportive manner. Demonstrates leadership ability in high stress situations. Maintains professional conduct in front of patients, families, physicians and staff at all times. Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Sets example for staff behavior through professional attitude toward work. Understands concepts of professional nursing. Treats co-workers with dignity and respect.
Education and Training
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Must have a minimum of 3 years as an OB Circulator in the Operating Room. Must be enrolled in an BSN Program and complete program within 3 years of hire into this position OR have a BSN. Masters preferred.
License, Certification & Registration
RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts. ACLS Required. BLS required. NRP required.
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 prosthetic that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.
Other Addendum(s) Requirements
Clinical Educator experience preferred. Five years of Critical Care experience is preferred. Minimum of five years current expertise in area of clinical practice required. Computer and audio visual skills. Arrhythmia trained. Progressive Neuro or Neuro trained. Teaching experience preferred.
Senioriry level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Temporary Job function
Education and Training Industries
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Join to apply for the
Education Specialist - OR
role at
Berkshire Health Systems . 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. Responsibilities
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Provide nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort of those served. Lead the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to ensure safe, patient-centered care. Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Qualifications
Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Has a thorough knowledge of nursing principles and procedures. Recognized by peers as an experienced and competent clinician. Active participant in informal staff education. Excellent interpersonal skills and compliance with BMC Service Excellence Standards required. Demonstrates dependability in maintaining a committed work schedule, acting as a role model for others. Demonstrates participation in activities that support the hospital’s mission and goals for outstanding patient care (e.g., committee participation, QI participation, recent preceptor experience). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with evidence of accuracy. Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm required to motivate others toward change in a supportive manner. Demonstrates leadership ability in high stress situations. Maintains professional conduct in front of patients, families, physicians and staff at all times. Demonstrates the ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Sets example for staff behavior through professional attitude toward work. Understands concepts of professional nursing. Treats co-workers with dignity and respect.
Education and Training
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Must have a minimum of 3 years as an OB Circulator in the Operating Room. Must be enrolled in an BSN Program and complete program within 3 years of hire into this position OR have a BSN. Masters preferred.
License, Certification & Registration
RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts. ACLS Required. BLS required. NRP required.
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 prosthetic that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.
Other Addendum(s) Requirements
Clinical Educator experience preferred. Five years of Critical Care experience is preferred. Minimum of five years current expertise in area of clinical practice required. Computer and audio visual skills. Arrhythmia trained. Progressive Neuro or Neuro trained. Teaching experience preferred.
Senioriry level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Temporary Job function
Education and Training Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkshire Health Systems by 2x Get notified about new Education Specialist jobs in
Pittsfield, MA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr