We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield! Full-time openings on 3p-11p and 11p-7a shifts. Includes every other weekend. Weekly pay! Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus available! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. As a Registered Nurse, you provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Education and Experience: - Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing or college. - Must be CPR certified. - Must have a current and active RN license in the state. - A minimum of one (1) year in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility is preferred, but not required. - New graduates welcome! Duties and Responsibilities: - Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident. - Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care. - Follow physician's orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders. - Transcribe physician's orders promptly and accurately. - Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness. - Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes. - Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs. - Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list. - Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary. - Administer medication according to procedure. - Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible. - Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary. - Demonstrate correct safety techniques in accord with orientation and training processes of Athena and your specific job description. - Complies with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protects residents' individual health information. - Other duties assigned by Director of Nursing and other managerial team members. Specific Requirements: - Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. - Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions. - Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. - Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. - Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. - Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. - Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills. - Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions. - Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately. - Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. - Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. - Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies. For additional information and to apply, please click here! {target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}