Berkshire Health Systems

Nursing Director

Berkshire Health Systems • $100K — $120K *
Pittsfield, MA 01201In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current management/leadership experience required
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in healthcare services
  • Minimum of 4 years at staff level in clinical settings
  • Must possess an active RN License in Massachusetts
  • Must be seen as a role model for professionalism and leadership

Responsibilities

  • Provides administrative direction for 24-hour patient care services
  • Develops and evaluates department services based on industry trends
  • Maintains service operations while ensuring fiscal responsibility
  • Implements efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
  • Supports the hospital's mission and health system goals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive work environment
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
    • A registered healthcare professional who provides administrative direction on a 24-hour basis for the delivery of patient care or other patient care support service. The Department Director is responsible for the development of evaluation of his/her service taking into account future trends and anticipated changes in the industry. The Department Director maintains the operation of a service in a fiscally responsible manner and seeks new opportunities for improvement of services to patients/customers including efficiency programs and cost reduction efforts. The department Director supports the mission of the hospital and health system.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Current management/leadership experience required.
      • Three to five years of progressive experience in the service or profession.
      • Clinical Department Directors should have a minimum of four years experience at the staff
        level, with evidence of growth in leadership skills.
      • Experience working with and directing others in a fair, consistent and respectful manner.
    • Education and Training:
      • Baccalaureate Degree required, Masters Degree in Nursing, other healthcare field, or business
        desirable.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
    • Other Requirements:
      • Viewed as a role model for professionalism.
      • Ability to interpret and administer policies.
      • Demonstrates leadership ability and communicates a strong work ethic and commitment
        toward excellence in the healthcare service or profession.
      • Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with patients, family members,
        physicians, management and staff.
      • Well-organized and able to handle a variety of complex assignments simultaneously.
      • Demonstrated understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
      • Demonstrated dependability.
      • Documented effectiveness in confronting problems and resolving conflict.
    • Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
      • N/A

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.
Learn more about Berkshire Health Systems
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1875
* Ladders Estimates

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