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ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE – REHABILITATION

Full-Time

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.

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Jamaica Hospital

Assistant Head Nurse – Rehabilitation Unit

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
A proud member of the Medisys Health Network

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 404-bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center, is committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our diverse patient population in Queens. We offer a wide range of services, including general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency care, ambulatory surgery, and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Head Nurse to join our Rehabilitation Unit in a full-time role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support nursing leadership, oversee daily operations, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and assign tasks to nursing staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
  • Provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback to support professional development.
  • Monitor patient progress and collaborate with healthcare teams to review and adjust treatment plans.
  • Ensure effective implementation of rehabilitation therapies and interventions.
  • Address patient concerns and facilitate appropriate care modifications.
  • Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, therapists, physicians, and leadership.
  • Uphold nursing and rehabilitation quality standards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage staffing adjustments, oversee shift operations, and address emergent situations as needed.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Participate in staff training and education initiatives to enhance clinical skills.

Tagged as: AHN, assistant head nurse

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program (MSN preferred).
  • Active New York State RN license required.
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in rehabilitation or a related field.
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of rehabilitation nursing principles and best practices.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients on their road to recovery!
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