Community Health Nurse- VNA

Pittsfield, MA

Full Time – 8:00 am-4:30pm

$6,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Email Meghan Maynard: MMaynard@BHS1.org or apply here

About Us:

With its scenic natural beauty, the Berkshires serves as a source of inspiration for many and fosters a unique and vibrant community. Generations of families have come to the Berkshires for a weekend, a week, or a lifetime. Some seek rest and renewal while others seek quality of life and meaning. As the largest employer in Berkshire County, Berkshire Health Systems plays a vital role in the lives of both visitors and residents alike.

Want to learn more about the Berkshires? Check out all that this area has to offer here.

At Berkshire Health Systems, we know that overall wellness is the result of healthy families, healthy environments, and healthy communities, not just excellent medical care. Therefore, we support our patients beyond the hospital, clinic, or medical office. We recognize that each of our patients has unique needs and challenges. We strive to make each experience with BHS one that is welcoming, personalized, and convenient for the patient. We make connections and promote community services that give patients the tools to live healthier lives.

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Community Health Nurse role provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation. The role collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home, evaluating the individual’s and families’ response to interventions. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

• One-year acute nursing care preferred, hospital based preferred. 
• Experience in home care setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing recommended.
• Graduate of a N.L.N. accredited nursing program.

License, Certification & Registration:

• RN License - Current license as a professional nurse within MA

• Active and valid driver’s license.

• CPR required every two years.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.

• Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance. 

• History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

• Ability to supervise others.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form.

• Willing to be flexible regarding work hours.

• Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.

• Must be willing to accept “on call” responsibilities.

• History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule.

 Benefits 

Berkshire Health Systems offers one of the most comprehensive Benefit Plans you can find! This includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Pension Plan and much more

Berkshire Health Systems supports diversity in our workforce.

Here is the link to apply: Community Health Nurse - VNA - Berkshire Health Systems

Or visit www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and click on Careers to see all of our openings!