NYC Health and Hospitals Careers: Jobs & Hiring Info

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NYC public health system careers · Updated September 2026

NYC Health + Hospitals careers portal, hiring steps, benefits, civil service exams, nursing jobs, provider roles, and HR contact help

NYC Health + Hospitals is New York City’s municipal health care system, with careers across acute care hospitals, post-acute and long-term care facilities, Gotham Health centers, Correctional Health Services, Community Care, central offices, and support departments.

This guide helps applicants use the correct official job portal, understand external versus employee applications, prepare a resume, check civil-service requirements, review benefits, find recruitment events, and avoid common application mistakes.

Search Official Jobs Careers Portal Provider Careers Recruitment Events
Applicant safety note: Apply through official NYC Health + Hospitals career pages only. Do not send Social Security numbers, banking details, or identity documents to an unknown recruiter by text, social media, or personal email. The official careers-site contact page says not to submit resumes or job-search inquiries through the technical contact form.
Official job portal employment.nychhc.org

Use this portal for most external NYC Health + Hospitals job searches and applications.

System office address 50 Water St.

New York, NY 10004. Use for corporate location reference, not walk-in job applications.

Careers site help CareersSiteInquiries@nychhc.org

Use for careers website issues or job-notification problems, not resume submissions.

Career areas Clinical + Nonclinical

Medicine, nursing, allied health, administrative support, professional, IT, social work, and operations roles.

Current employee route Employee Opportunities

Employees may need desktop login or ESS access for internal opportunities.

Civil service route DCAS + HHC Titles

Some titles require a civil-service exam, eligible list, list number, or hiring pool process.

Start here: which NYC Health + Hospitals career path do you need?

Most applicants lose time because they use the wrong portal, ignore civil-service rules, or contact a technical help form for recruiting questions.

Applicant situation Best starting point What to prepare first
External applicant Use the official NYC Health + Hospitals job opportunities portal. Resume, email address, phone number, work history, education, license details, certifications, and job keywords.
Current NYC Health + Hospitals employee Use Employee Opportunities through employee login or ESS/Careers access. Employee login, updated resume, internal transfer interest, facility preference, and manager-notification awareness.
Physician, advanced practice, or provider applicant Use the Provider Careers site and review affiliate-specific application details. CV, license, board status, specialty, fellowship details, location preference, and academic appointment questions.
Nursing applicant Use the nursing careers pages, main job portal, and recruitment events. RN/LPN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS if relevant, degree, unit preference, shift preference, and experience details.
Civil-service title applicant Check the NYC Health + Hospitals Civil Service Exam Process and DCAS exam pages. Exam notice, exam number, confirmation number, score, list number, address updates, and OCE contact details.
Applicant with a technical portal issue Use the careers-site contact page or email CareersSiteInquiries@nychhc.org. Browser, screenshot, job ID, account email, date/time of issue, and exact error message.

NYC Health + Hospitals address, career contact, and Google map

The system office address is useful for identifying the official organization, but most hiring actions happen online or through a facility recruiter after you apply.

Contact item Official detail Use it for
Organization NYC Health + Hospitals Official public health system name for applications, verification, and job-search records.
System office 50 Water St., New York, NY 10004 Corporate address reference; not a walk-in application counter unless an official event or appointment says so.
Careers site issues CareersSiteInquiries@nychhc.org Job notification or careers website issues. Do not use it to submit a resume or general job-search inquiry.
Employment verification EmploymentVerification@nychhc.org Employment verification inquiries, not new job applications.
Civil-service post-exam contact OCE@nychhc.org Questions after receiving a civil-service score and list number. Include name, exam title, and list number.
Use this map for the central NYC Health + Hospitals office address only. For interviews, onboarding, or hiring events, follow the exact facility address in your email, job posting, or event flyer.

NYC Health + Hospitals job categories applicants commonly search

The system hires across patient care, public health, operations, administration, technology, security, facilities, finance, social services, and leadership.

Career group Examples to search Best search strategy
Nursing Staff Nurse, Head Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, LPN, PCT, CNA, Nurse Residency, ED Fellowship, Critical Care Fellowship. Search by license, unit, facility, shift, and “nursing.” Check recruitment events because nursing roles may be promoted separately.
Physicians and providers Psychiatry, primary care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, advanced practice, fellows, residents, clinical leadership. Use Provider Careers first, then confirm whether the listing redirects to the main application system.
Allied health Social Worker, Dietitian, Respiratory Therapist, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Care Coordination. Search by credential and department. Match license requirements exactly before applying.
Administrative and professional Clerical Associate, Patient Care Associate, Analyst, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Communications, Project Manager, Program Director. Search by Job Opening ID, keyword, work location, regular/temporary status, and full-time/part-time status.
Operations and facilities Environmental services, watch person, maintenance, engineering, safety, transportation, food service, security, supply chain. Check whether the title is civil service, unionized, shift-based, or facility-specific.
IT and enterprise services Enterprise IT, data, cybersecurity, application support, systems, project delivery, service desk, informatics. Search both broad IT terms and exact systems or certifications listed in the posting.

How to apply for NYC Health + Hospitals jobs as an external candidate

The official external-candidate PDF shows a portal-based process. The steps below turn that into a practical applicant workflow.

Open the official employment portal. Go to employment.nychhc.org and choose the external job search route. Avoid applying through screenshots or unofficial recruiter messages.
Create or log into your account. New users should create an account with an email they check regularly. Returning users should log in before applying so application history stays together.
Search with the right terms. Search by Job Opening ID when you have it, or by job title, keyword, facility, borough, department, full-time/part-time, shift, or regular/temporary status.
Read minimum qualifications before applying. Check degree, license, certificate, experience, language, shift, physical requirements, salary range, union status, and whether a civil-service exam may be involved.
Attach a targeted resume. Use a resume that mirrors the posting’s title, required skills, software, certifications, patient population, department, and measurable experience.
Add education, work experience, licenses, certifications, and languages. Enter details carefully. For licensed roles, confirm license number, state, expiration date, board status, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and specialty credentials when applicable.
Answer referral and employment-preference questions. Complete every required question before submitting. Missing answers can stop the application from moving forward.
Submit and save proof. After clicking submit, look for the confirmation page and confirmation email. Save the job title, Job Opening ID, facility, date applied, and portal username.
Resume matching tip: For NYC Health + Hospitals roles, a generic resume is weak. Add a short “Relevant Healthcare Experience” section and include exact keywords from the posting, such as patient care, Epic, behavioral health, med-surg, case management, scheduling, procurement, sterile processing, social work, critical care, or public health.

How to use the job portal filters correctly

The official system includes filters and fields that help you avoid irrelevant openings and find jobs by facility, title, shift, and ID.

Portal field How to use it Applicant mistake to avoid
Keywords Use job families such as nurse, social worker, clerical, analyst, technologist, dietitian, security, pharmacy, IT, or procurement. Searching only “hospital jobs” and missing exact title matches.
Job Opening ID Use this when a flyer, recruiter, or job board provides a specific ID. Applying to a similar title but not the exact opening promoted by the recruiter or event.
Location Search by facility or borough when commute matters. Forgetting that NYC Health + Hospitals includes hospitals, Gotham Health, Correctional Health, Community Care, and central offices.
Regular / temporary Use this if you need permanent, temporary, seasonal, or project-based work. Assuming every listing is a permanent role.
Full-time / part-time Filter for schedule needs before applying. Applying to roles that conflict with school, childcare, commute, or license-supervision limits.
Shift Check day, evening, night, rotating, weekend, and on-call expectations. Waiting until interview day to learn the role requires nights, weekends, holidays, or rotation.
Jobs Posted Within Use recent-posting filters to focus on active postings. Applying only to older postings that may already have candidate pools.

Civil service exam process for NYC Health + Hospitals jobs

Many jobs are filled through the civil-service system. Some jobs can be applied to directly, while others involve DCAS exams, eligible lists, and hiring pools.

Before exam
DCAS schedules and administers civil-service exams. Check Notices of Examination and look for titles that include “HHC” when the exam is specifically for Health and Hospitals Corporation titles.
After applying
Keep your confirmation number. If you contact DCAS about an online exam application, include the confirmation number and the correct exam title.
After exam result
DCAS sends a Notice of Result with score and list number. If you have questions after receiving the result, email OCE@nychhc.org with your name, exam title, and list number.
Hiring pools
Candidates on an eligible list may be called in list-number order to attend hiring pools and interview for available positions.
Address changes
Address updates can be different before and after results. Follow the official DCAS or NYC Health + Hospitals change-of-address instructions for your stage.
Important: Passing a civil-service exam does not automatically mean you have a job. It may place you on an eligible list that can be used to fill vacancies, and candidates may still need to attend a hiring pool or interview.

NYC Health + Hospitals benefits applicants should review

Benefits can vary by category of employment, union status, full-time/part-time status, title, and facility. Always verify benefits with the recruiter or HR representative for the specific job.

Paid time off and holidays

Official benefits information lists vacation and personal leave, sick leave, and a holiday package of up to 11 days for eligible employees.

Health benefits

Benefits information lists medical insurance plans, dental and vision insurance plans, and an employee assistance program.

Retirement options

Official materials list NYCERS pension, NYC Deferred Compensation 401(k) and 457 plans, and NYC Health + Hospitals TDA 403(b).

Savings and commute programs

Benefits materials mention flexible spending accounts, direct deposit, 529 college savings, Municipal Credit Union, and transit benefit programs.

Union benefits

Union-represented employees may receive additional benefits through the union welfare fund, such as supplemental coverage, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, or other programs.

Discounts and development

The benefits page lists discounts for products and services, while professional development pages describe training, leadership programs, simulation learning, and continuing education.

Question to ask the recruiter: “For this exact title and facility, is the role union-represented, pension-eligible, full-time benefit eligible, shift-differential eligible, and covered by any tuition or continuing-education benefit?”

Nursing, provider, interns, residents, and specialty career paths

NYC Health + Hospitals has separate career pages for nursing and provider roles because qualifications, licensing, training, and affiliate processes can differ from general administrative hiring.

Career path Official resource Practical application note
Nursing Nursing at NYC Health + Hospitals Check nursing job listings, nurse residency, clinical ladder, leadership academy, ED fellowship, critical care fellowship, NICU, and OR nursing fellowship information.
Provider roles Provider Careers Provider applications may involve affiliate partners, academic appointments, or site-specific salary and benefits details.
Psychiatry and behavioral health Search provider jobs Search psychiatry, behavioral health, social work, psychologist, B-HEARD, and correctional health terms depending on the role.
Interns, residents, and fellows Interns and Residents The system hosts residents and clinical fellowships across many specialties; follow program-specific and academic-partner instructions.
Current employees Employee Opportunities Internal opportunities may require employee desktop login and password or ESS access.

Hiring events, recruitment pages, and current campaigns

Recruitment events and “Now Hiring” pages can be useful when a facility is actively recruiting for specific roles. Always verify dates, addresses, and requirements on the official event page.

Hiring route What it is useful for How to prepare
Now Hiring page Spotlighted opportunities such as nursing leadership, social workers, psychologists, post-acute care roles, and enterprise IT campaigns. Open the listing, note job title and facility, prepare a matching resume, and follow the official application route.
Recruitment events Facility-specific hiring fairs, in-person recruitment, online events, and borough-based opportunities. Bring resume copies, license proof, certificates, ID, references, and the Job Opening ID if listed.
Nursing events RN, LPN, PCT, CNA, nurse residency, unit-specific, and specialty-care hiring conversations. Know your license status, specialty area, shift preference, start date, and facility preference.
Provider ambassador or provider interest form Physicians and advanced practice providers who want updates, recruitment communication, or specialty information. CV, specialty, board eligibility/certification, license status, training background, and preferred sites.
Event reminder: Hiring events change quickly. Do not rely on an old flyer without checking the official event page, facility name, address, date, time, required documents, and whether pre-registration is required.

After applying: job offer, documents, and onboarding workflow

The official new-employee PDF describes how applicants view an offer, accept or decline it, and upload an employment package in the portal.

Watch for official email notifications. If you receive a job offer, the PDF says you will receive an email notification and should log into employment.nychhc.org.
Open the job offer inside the portal. On the Careers Home page, look for the job-offer notification and view the Job Offers section.
Review every document attached to the offer. Check title, facility, salary or rate, shift, start instructions, document attachments, and any action-required items.
Accept only after reviewing the details. If you accept, use the acknowledgement checkbox and accept button inside the portal before the offer expiration date.
Complete the employment package. Fill out required forms completely, print or sign pages that need signatures, scan documents, and save files clearly.
Upload and send selected documents to the recruiter. Use Upload Documents, choose the correct file, add a description such as “Pre-Employment Package,” select documents, and send them to the recruiter.
Onboarding file tip: Save documents with clear names such as LastName-Offer, LastName-License, LastName-BLS, LastName-Transcript, and LastName-PreEmploymentPackage so the recruiter can identify them quickly.

Application and interview document checklist

Exact requirements vary by role, but preparing these items can help you move faster if a recruiter contacts you or you attend a hiring event.

Resume and job details

  • Targeted resume matching the job title.
  • Job Opening ID and facility name.
  • Cover letter only if requested or useful.
  • List of departments, units, and shifts you prefer.

Education and credentials

  • Degree details and transcripts if requested.
  • Professional license number and expiration date.
  • Certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, or specialty credentials.
  • Language skills and proof if required.

Work history

  • Employer names, dates, titles, and supervisor details.
  • Patient-care settings, populations, and unit experience.
  • Software systems, scheduling, billing, HR, procurement, or clinical tools used.
  • Quantified results where possible.

Interview readiness

  • Examples for teamwork, patient safety, conflict, confidentiality, and service recovery.
  • Questions about shift, union status, training, orientation, and benefits.
  • References ready in a separate document.
  • Photo ID if attending an in-person event.

Application status, portal problems, and practical troubleshooting

Large public health systems can have slower recruiting timelines. Track every application and avoid sending repeated generic emails that do not include a job ID.

Problem What it may mean Practical next step
Cannot log in Browser cache, cookies, old password, or account mismatch may block access. Clear cache/cookies, try another browser, use password reset, and contact careers-site help if the issue remains.
No confirmation email Application may not have submitted, email may be delayed, or message may be in spam. Check portal application history, spam folder, and saved confirmation page. Recheck before submitting a duplicate.
Application remains under review Recruitment may still be screening, waiting for posting close, routing to a facility, or using an eligible list. Continue applying to matching openings instead of relying on one application.
Civil-service confusion The role may require a DCAS exam, eligible list, or hiring-pool process. Check the civil-service page, exam notice, list number, and OCE contact instructions.
Recruiter message looks suspicious It may be a scam if it asks for sensitive data outside official systems. Verify through official email domains, the official portal, or a facility HR office before sharing documents.
Job board listing differs from official portal Third-party sites may be outdated or incomplete. Use the official posting as the source of truth for qualifications, salary range, location, and application route.

Official PDFs and forms applicants should know

PDFs can contain process details that short job listings do not show, especially for offers, employment packages, benefits, and civil-service changes.

Official PDF or form What it helps with How to use it
How to Apply as an External Candidate Account creation, job search, resume upload, education, work experience, licenses, certifications, language skills, employment preferences, referral questions, and confirmation. Open before your first application if you are unfamiliar with the portal screens.
New Employees offer and employment package guide Viewing job offers, accepting or declining offers, reviewing documents, completing forms, and uploading employment packages. Open after receiving an official offer email.
Unionized Employee Benefits Overview Health insurance, leave, retirement savings, NYCERS, TDA 403(b), 457, transit benefit, direct deposit, and Municipal Credit Union overview. Review before comparing total compensation, but confirm final eligibility with HR.
Correctional Health Services nursing flyer Example of a role-specific hiring flyer and where to confirm official application links. Use as a reminder to verify every flyer through official career pages before applying.
Civil-service forms and guidance Data correction, change of address, name restoration, DCAS OASys, score/list number, and hiring-pool process. Open if your title is civil-service, your address changed, or you received a Notice of Result.
PDF age warning: Some official PDFs are older but still appear on official NYC Health + Hospitals domains. Use them for portal workflow context, then confirm current requirements in the live portal and with the recruiter handling your application.

Official source checklist used for this guide

This page adds practical application steps and troubleshooting because many search results only show job listings, star ratings, or generic career summaries.

Official source What it verifies When applicants should use it
Careers overview Career categories, values, job opportunities, employee opportunities, provider careers, nursing careers, benefits, civil service, and EEO language. Start here if you are unsure which hiring route applies.
Job search portal Open postings, Apply for Job workflow, locations, Job Opening ID, and job-specific requirements. Use this as the source of truth for live openings.
Careers site contact page Careers-site issue contact route and warning not to submit resumes or job-search inquiries through the form. Use only for site issues, comments, or suggestions related to the careers site.
Benefits page Paid leave, health plans, savings plans, pension, union benefits, discounts, and job-listing link. Use before comparing total compensation.
Civil-service exam process DCAS exam role, HHC exam-title clue, score/list number, OCE email, address changes, and hiring pools. Use for competitive civil-service titles and exam-list questions.
Nursing careers Nursing career tracks, fellowships, residency program links, and nursing job listing routes. Use for RN, LPN, PCT, CNA, fellowship, and nurse-leadership research.
Provider careers Provider opportunities, specialty search, affiliate-specific HR notes, and provider recruitment communication. Use for physician, psychiatrist, advanced practice, and provider roles.
Events page Recruitment events, borough filters, in-person/online filters, date filters, and event addresses. Use before attending any job fair or hiring event.
Contact page 50 Water St. address, employment verification email, and careers-site inquiry email. Use for official organization contact details, not for applying to live roles.
Independent guide notice: USHospitalGuides.com is not NYC Health + Hospitals, not a recruiter, and not a government hiring office. Always use the official NYC Health + Hospitals portal or official recruiter instructions for final application decisions.

NYC Health and Hospitals Careers FAQs

These FAQs focus on official job search, applying, civil service, benefits, hiring events, nursing/provider roles, portal issues, and onboarding.

1. Where do I apply for NYC Health + Hospitals jobs?
Most external applicants should use the official NYC Health + Hospitals employment portal at employment.nychhc.org. Search by job title, keyword, location, or Job Opening ID, then open the posting and click Apply for Job.
2. What is the official NYC Health + Hospitals careers website?
The main careers overview is on the NYC Health + Hospitals website, while active job searches are handled through the employment.nychhc.org careers portal. Provider roles may also appear on the separate Provider Careers site.
3. What address should I use for NYC Health + Hospitals careers?
The official NYC Health + Hospitals system office address is 50 Water St., New York, NY 10004. Applicants should not treat this as a walk-in hiring counter unless an official interview, onboarding email, or recruitment event specifically lists that address.
4. Is there an HR phone number for NYC Health + Hospitals jobs?
The safest route for applications is the official job portal. For careers-site issues or job notification problems, the official contact page lists CareersSiteInquiries@nychhc.org. Facility recruiters may provide direct contact details after you apply or register for an event.
5. Do NYC Health + Hospitals jobs require a civil-service exam?
Some titles are filled through the civil-service system and may require a DCAS exam, score, list number, and hiring-pool process. Check the official Civil Service Exam Process page and look for “HHC” in exam titles when applicable.
6. Does passing a civil-service exam guarantee a job?
No. Passing a civil-service exam can place you on an eligible list, but candidates may still be called in list-number order, attend hiring pools, interview with facilities, and meet job-specific requirements before being hired.
7. What benefits does NYC Health + Hospitals offer?
Official benefits information lists paid leave, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, transit benefits, NYCERS pension, 401(k), 457, 403(b), union benefits, and employee discounts. Eligibility can vary by job category and employment status.
8. How do current employees apply for internal NYC Health + Hospitals jobs?
Current employees should use the Employee Opportunities route, which may require employee desktop login and password or ESS access. Staff may also use the Search Our Job Opportunities button when appropriate.
9. How do I find NYC Health + Hospitals nursing jobs?
Use the nursing careers page and the main job portal. Search terms such as Staff Nurse, LPN, PCT, CNA, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Residency, ED Fellowship, Critical Care Fellowship, NICU, or Operating Room Nursing Fellowship may help depending on your background.
10. What should I do after receiving a NYC Health + Hospitals job offer?
Follow the official portal instructions. Log into employment.nychhc.org, open the job offer, review attached documents, accept before the expiration date if you choose to proceed, complete required forms, upload the employment package, and send selected documents to the recruiter through the portal.