Head Nurse- 4 South

Westchester Medical Center; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center seeks a Head Nurse (N3) for the Neuro Med/Surg unit. Under supervision of a higher-level nurse, you will plan care, develop staff, and set department standards, while coordinating with other departments to meet hospital objectives.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and providing consultation as needed. Shift assignments cover a 24-hour, 7-day period; NYS RN license required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Experience coordinating nursing care and staff development.
• Previous charge nurse or leadership roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan nursing care and ensure standards of practice.
• Coordinate services across departments on a 24/7 basis.
• Supervise professional and support staff and develop staffing patterns.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Staff Development

Charge Nurse

Nursing Management

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Westchester Medical Center · 4 South - Neuro Med/Surg

Nursing/Nursing Management

Full Time

Day

7am to 3:30p m

Internal Posting: 10/16/26 to 10/29/26

Head Nurse (N3)

Summary - Under supervision of a higher-level professional nurse, incumbents of this position are responsible for the planning of nursing care, staff development, staffing patterns, implementation and maintenance of standards of practice, departmental philosophy and overall hospital objectives, on a 24-hour basis. Coordinates services provided by other departments to the nursing unit. May provide consultation to other nursing and health care professionals in the area of specialization. Work is subject to shift assignment over a 24-hour, 7-day per week period. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional, para-professional, clerical and clinical support staff.

License, Certification, and Registration

Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse.

Training and Experience

either: (a) three years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments; or (b) a Bachelor's degree* or Master's degree* in Nursing, and two years of nursing experience which must have included regular charge assignments.