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Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma)

Full-Time New

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Department (Level 1 Trauma)
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, New York

Lead in One of New York’s Busiest Level 1 Trauma Centers

Join a high-performing Emergency Department where every shift demands strong leadership, clinical expertise, and rapid decision-making. This is a hands-on role for an experienced ER RN ready to step into management while remaining actively involved in patient care.

Position Overview

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the daily operations of the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily ED operations including staffing, patient flow, and resource allocation
  • Provide direct patient care in a Level 1 Trauma setting as needed
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff
  • Ensure compliance with clinical, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
  • Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Tagged as: emergency department nursing. assistant nurse manager, level 1 trauma center

Requirements
  • Active RN license (New York State)
  • BSN required; Master’s preferred
  • 3–5+ years Emergency Department experience, ideally in a Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Prior leadership or Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • $55.92/hour + shift differentials
  • 1199 union benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Leadership development and career growth opportunities

Why Join Us

Work in one of the region’s highest-volume Emergency Departments, where teamwork, clinical excellence, and strong leadership make a measurable impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

 
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