From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 30, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 280-bed skilled nursing and rehab center on Union Street in Flushing—Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care and short-term rehab under one roof, not a hospital wing.
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
Posted RN pay in Queens/Flushing sits around $52–$53 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: indeed.comYou work inside a 280-bed Medicare/Medicaid skilled nursing and rehab center, not a hospital tower.
For experienced nursesThe care team is built for Flushing’s Asian American families, with staff fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Fujianese, Vietnamese, and Korean plus culturally tailored meals and spiritual support.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: unionplazacarecenter.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Indeed reviewers cite ability to learn new things; DON posting emphasizes mentoring, coaching, clinical competencies and education programs.
Union Plaza Care Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Scheduling
DON posted full-time Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. CNA posting lists all shifts available. Indeed themes include time and location flexibility.
Union Plaza Care Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Charge opportunities
Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor appear among Indeed job titles; an LPN Charge Nurse left a 2023 review.
Union Plaza Care Center · employer research
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As of 2023Source: indeed.com
Benefits
DON posting lists medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses; staff-wide benefits beyond that are not detailed in the available facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$52–$53/hr
Registered Nurse (RN), Queens/Flushing NY
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN), Queens/Flushing NY upper end of posted range
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$34.50–$37.95/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Queens NY
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Queens NY upper end of posted range
As of 2026
Sources
- Annual pay
$190,000–$225,000/year
Director of Nursing (DON), full-time, based on experience
As of 2026
- Annual pay
Director of Nursing (DON) upper end of posted range
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$24.65–$27/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), all shifts, Union Plaza Care Center Queens NY
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upper end of posted range
As of 2026
- Benefits
DON role lists performance-based bonus opportunities (amount not stated)
As of 2026
The units
Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
280-bed Medicare/Medicaid SNF offering skilled nursing, rehab, long-term care; not hospital-based.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource 1: medicare.govSource 2: unionplazacarecenter.comSource 3: allnurses.comRehabilitation
Facility integrates nursing with PT/OT/speech rehab; individualized multidisciplinary rehab and discharge planning from admission.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: unionplazacarecenter.comFacility-wide nursing staffing
Total nurse HPRD ~3.16; RN HPRD ~0.57; CNA HPRD ~2.04; CMS staffing rated below average / 3 stars.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Residents as best part of job
- An LPN charge nurse said residents are the best part of working there.
Sources
As of 2023-01-08Source: indeed.com- Management change resistance
- Same reviewer said management can be stubborn on change but supports staff after lengthy communication.
Sources
As of 2023-01-08Source: indeed.com- Overall employee ratings
- Indeed overall about 3.9/5 (17 reviews); culture highest (~4.0), management lowest (~3.3); pay/benefits ~3.5.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Flexibility and purpose
- Review aggregates highlight time/location flexibility, clear purpose, and chances to learn.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Public/consumer reviews lower than employee ratings
- Yelp lists about 2.7 stars from 19 reviews for the Flushing facility.
Sources
As of 2026Source: yelp.com- Long-tenured direct care staff
- Employer states many direct care staff have 10+ years tenure and build strong resident/family trust.
Sources
As of 2026Source: unionplazacarecenter.com
The hard parts
CMS rates staffing below average, with total nurse hours around 3.16 per resident day and RN hours around 0.57.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Queens, NY
A sprawling mosaic of cultures and cuisines, Queens is New York City's most diverse borough. From Flushing's bustling Asian food courts to Astoria's waterfront taverns, a nursing transplant can find community instantly. The subway and bus grid make hospital commutes manageable across this vibrant, ever-changing landscape.
Browse roles in Queens- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Union Plaza Care Center hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Union Plaza Care Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Union Plaza Care Center
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/union-plaza-care-center-r8698
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Union-Plaza-Care-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335799/view-all
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- unionplazacarecenter.com/services/skilled-nursing
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- womenschoiceaward.com/best-hospitals/flushing/union-plaza-care-center
The short version · as of 2026
- yelp.com/biz/union-plaza-care-center-flushing
What nurses say · as of 2026
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