ASSISTANT HEAD NURSE – LABOR & DELIVERY

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 404 bed fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off campus, ambulatory surgery and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. We are proud of our uncompromising commitment and approach in providing the highest levels of professional, compassionate care to the many culturally diverse, undeserved patients and residents in Queens. We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Head Nurse for an immediate full-time opportunity in our Labor & Delivery Unit.

JOB SUMMARY:
As the Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) you will play a vital leadership role in the Labor & Delivery unit, ensuring high-quality nursing care for mothers and newborns. This position involves supervising staff, managing patient care, and coordinating with the healthcare team to maintain a safe and efficient unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing and coordinating nursing care for patients in labor and delivery.
• Assessing and reassessing maternal and neonatal conditions, ensuring optimal care.
• Developing, updating, and implementing individualized care plans.
• Supporting and initiating breastfeeding and providing guidance to new mothers.
• Identifying and responding to deviations in fetal and neonatal health.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to nursing staff.
• Training, onboarding, and orienting new nursing staff.
• Educating staff regarding medications, dietary needs, and treatment protocols.
• Delivering age-appropriate, culturally competent care to diverse patient populations.
• Administering medications and performing medical treatments as needed.
• Assessing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
• Collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Educating  and supporting patients and families in understanding their care plans.
• Maintaining accurate nursing station records and documentation.
• Ensuring adherence to unit policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing care strategies.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Tagged as: AHN, assistant head nurse, l&d