Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department – Night Shift

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

22h•$84,680 - $135,488•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Department Location: Howard University Hospital – Washington, DC Role Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) – Emergency Department supports clinical and operational leadership within a high-acuity, high-volume Emergency Department at a Level I Trauma Center . This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered emergency and trauma care while maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and team engagement. As a frontline leader in a Level I Trauma environment, the ANM supports complex patient care coordination, rapid clinical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to evidence-based emergency and trauma standards. In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the ANM serves in a leadership capacity to ensure continuity of care and operational oversight. About Howard University Hospital With over 150 years of caring for our community in Washington, DC, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center and designated Level I Trauma Center , providing the highest level of emergency and trauma care. As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, we are committed to clinical excellence, health equity, and training the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our Emergency Department serves a diverse patient population and provides advanced trauma services, rapid stabilization, and complex emergency care in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred; must obtain BSN within three (3) years of assuming ANM position if not already obtained.
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia.
Minimum two (2) years clinical experience in Emergency Nursing preferred.
Experience in trauma or high-acuity emergency settings strongly preferred.
Minimum one (1) year supervisory or leadership experience required.
Current BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
PALS certification required.
National specialty certification (CEN preferred) within one (1) year of hire.
Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong knowledge of emergency care standards, trauma protocols, and patient safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Implement daily Emergency Department operations, aligning staffing and resources to patient acuity, trauma volume, and throughput demands.
Monitor triage effectiveness, EMS intake coordination, and trauma activation processes.
Supervise and coach nursing staff; assist with performance evaluations and improvement plans.
Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of emergency nursing staff.
Ensure compliance with EMTALA, trauma standards, and regulatory requirements.
Promote evidence-based emergency and trauma nursing practice.
Support quality initiatives related to sepsis, stroke, STEMI, and trauma outcomes.
Facilitate communication between nursing staff, trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, EMS, pharmacy, and hospital leadership.
Address operational or clinical issues that may impact emergent care delivery in real time.
Report and escalate significant events, near misses, and patient safety concerns appropriately.