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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 DIRECTOR OF NURSING 

NURSING AND PATIENT CARE SERVICES    

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 currently seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing for a full-time, flex night shift opportunity in our Nursing and Patient Care Service Department.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Assistant Director of Nursing (A.D.N) is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible for the coordination and delivery of nursing care.  

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the A.D.N is also responsible for facilitating optimal patient flow through the institution.  Collaboratively working with both internal and external interdisciplinary staff to achieve favorable patient outcomes.  Responding to daily occupancy bed demands to develop and implement actionable steps to maintain acute bed access for patients within the hospital’s delivery system. 

  • Participating  in evaluation and improvement of nursing care provided to patients 
  • Collaborating with the Chairpersons of assigned clinical areas in developing specific policies and procedures. 
  • Participating in multidisciplinary care rounds. 
  • Representing the nursing department in interdisciplinary committees. 
  • Planning and implementing adequate, safe, and cost-effective staffing in collaboration with DON’s, CNMs, and Staffing Associates. 
  • Facilitating performance improvement in assigned clinical areas and serves as a consultant on nursing issues, 
  • Participating in establishing nursing standards. 
Requirements
  • BSN Degree required / Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred 
  • Current licensure as a registered professional nurse in the state of New York 
  • Current certification in BCLS and ACLS 
  • Progressive clinical and management experience. 
  • Effective interpersonal skills and proven leadership ability. 
  • Must be available to work alternate weekends. 
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