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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 / Psychiatric RN – Inpatient Mental Health (Night Shift)

Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Pay: $55.92/hr. + shift differentials

About Us:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the Medisys Health Network, is a fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our diverse, underserved community.

Our Department of Psychiatry offers a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient, and community-based mental health services. We are seeking a skilled Assistant Head Nurse / Psychiatric RN to join our night shift team. This role is perfect for nurses who thrive in leadership, mentorship, and hands-on behavioral health care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Nurse Manager with unit operations and administrative duties
  • Recruit, train, and mentor nursing staff and auxiliary personnel
  • Assign nursing tasks and coordinate shift coverage
  • Monitor and evaluate staff performance, providing constructive feedback
  • Provide hands-on leadership and clinical support to the nursing team
  • Assist in preparing incident, accident, and investigatory report

Tagged as: assistant head nurse, behavioral health nurse, psychiatric rn

Requirements

BSN required; MSN preferred
Active New York State RN license
Minimum 2 years psychiatric, behavioral health, or related nursing experience
2+ years progressive leadership or RN supervisory experience

Why Join Jamaica Hospital:

  • Competitive salary and night shift differentials
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Collaborative, passionate team of healthcare professionals

 

Apply Today!
Send your resume in confidence to [email protected]

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