3+ years of leadership experience in healthcare preferred
Proven conflict resolution skills
Strong understanding of acute care operations, including trauma and critical care
Preferred knowledge of staffing systems
Bachelor's degree required; MSN preferred
Continuing education in healthcare is required/preferred
Valid Massachusetts RN license and CPR certification required
Responsibilities
Direct hospital operations during evenings, nights, and weekends
Oversee inpatient units and all ancillary departments on duty
Ensure quality patient care and staff compliance with policies
Manage emergency and trauma situations effectively
Support staff through change and maintain operational standards
Promote a positive, fair work environment
Make timely, informed decisions in clinical scenarios
Benefits
Role model for clinical expertise
Encouragement of professional growth and development
Supportive work culture focused on teamwork
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
Recognition for dependability and strong work ethic
Full Job Description
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
Responsible for directing the operation of the hospital on evenings, nights and weekends. This direction includes responsibility not only for the inpatient units, but for all ancillary and support departments that operate during these hours.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of successful leadership experience strongly preferred.
Experience in successful conflict resolution required.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the daily operations of an acute care Medical Center, including experience handling emergency/trauma and critical care situations required.
Working knowledge of staffing systems preferred.
Education and Training:
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Nursing, Business or Allied Health field. MSN preferred.
Documented evidence of continuing education and continued professional growth and progress in health care and nursing required or preferred.
License, Certification & Registration:
RN - Massachusetts RN license
CPR required.
Other Requirements:
Recognized as a role model for clinical expertise; documented ability to make prompt, quality decisions in the clinical setting.
Demonstrates sufficient energy to participate in and support staff through change.
Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of fairness and consistency in application of policies and contractual requirements.
Ability to calmly manage a variety of intense activities or problems simultaneously.
History of dependability in maintaining a work schedule and demonstration of work ethic required to motivate others.
About Berkshire Health Systems
Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The organization operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, including Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and the Hillcrest Campus of BMC. Berkshire Health Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The organization employs more than 4,000 people and serves a population of approximately 130,000.
