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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.

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Assistant Head Nurse – Radiology
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – Queens, NY

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Department of Radiology is proud to be recognized as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This distinction reflects our unwavering commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Our expert radiologists are trained in a wide range of imaging subspecialties, ensuring top-tier clinical services that support the health and wellness of our community.

We invest in state-of-the-art technology to provide advanced imaging services close to home. Our department features:

  • 3D mammography units
  • Ultrasound machines with shear wave capabilities
  • Advanced diagnostic imaging tools

Our newly renovated mammography suite offers patients a private, calm, and comfortable environment, prioritizing both safety and excellence in every aspect of care.

  •  Comprehensive Radiology Services:
  • Ultrasound
  • Breast Imaging
  • MRI
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology
  • CT Scans
  • Diagnostic Procedures & X-Rays

 

Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly organized Assistant Head Nurse to join our Radiology Department. The ideal candidate will provide both operational and administrative support while ensuring superior nursing care and fostering a collaborative team environment.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and guide nursing and ancillary staff, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and standards.
  • Assess patients’ physical and emotional well-being and collaborate with physicians and other professionals to deliver optimal care.
  • Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of nursing personnel.
  • Coordinate daily staffing and oversee unit operations to ensure seamless workflow.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide coaching, support, and mentorship.
  • Contribute to administrative functions such as incident investigations, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Educate patients on medications, dietary restrictions, procedures, and treatment plans.

Tagged as: head nurse, radiology

Requirements
  • Must have a current New York State RN License.
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required a MSN degree preferred
  • Must have relevant clinical competence in the area of radiology or critical care experience.
  • ACLS, PALS, and BCLS certification.
  • Minimum of two years related relevant clinical experience.
  • Minimum of two years of progressive leadership responsibilities
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