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Assistant Head Nurse -Rehabilitation Unit

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.

Jamaica Hospital

Assistant Head Nurse – Rehabilitation Unit

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

A proud member of the Medisys Health Network

 Queens, New York
Full-Time
$55.92/hour + shift differentials

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed fully accredited community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center, is seeking an experienced RN leader to join our Rehabilitation Unit as an Assistant Nurse Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to support unit operations, mentor clinical staff, and help drive exceptional patient outcomes in a collaborative rehabilitation environment.

As part of one of Queens’ leading healthcare organizations, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily clinical and operational oversight of the Rehabilitation Unit.
  • Supervise and delegate responsibilities to nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to nursing team members.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and leadership to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Monitor patient progress and assist with care plan adjustments as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with nursing standards, safety protocols, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with staffing coordination, workflow management, and shift operations.
  • Address patient and family concerns professionally and effectively.
  • Promote accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in staff education, onboarding, and quality improvement initiatives

Tagged as: AHN, assistant head nurse

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred
  • Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
  • Rehabilitation, medical-surgical, or inpatient acute care experience preferred
  • Previous charge nurse, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?

  • Competitive pay: $55.92/hour plus shift differentials
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Collaborative team-oriented environment
  • Work at a respected Level I Trauma and Stroke Center serving the Queens community

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

 
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