Nurse Manager – Specialty Outpatient Services

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

About The Position

Nurse Manager - Specialty Outpatient Services Role Summary Howard University Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager - Specialty Outpatient Services to provide operational and clinical leadership for specialty outpatient programs, including infusion services, diabetes education, wound care, and other ambulatory specialty services. Reporting to the Director of Specialty Outpatient Services, this role oversees daily operations, staffing, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and patient care delivery across assigned programs. This leader will collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. The Nurse Manager will also step into clinical duties as needed to support staffing and operational continuity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required
Leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Experience in ambulatory services, infusion therapy, wound care, cardiology services, or other specialty outpatient programs preferred
Current Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and performance improvement skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
Leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Experience in ambulatory services, infusion therapy, wound care, cardiology services, or other specialty outpatient programs preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of specialty outpatient clinical programs including infusion, diabetes, wound care, and related ambulatory services
Supervise, develop, and evaluate nursing and support staff
Manage staffing plans and scheduling to maintain safe clinical coverage
Provide direct clinical care when needed to support staffing, patient safety, and continuity of operations
Monitor quality, patient safety, patient experience, and departmental performance metrics
Support regulatory readiness and ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, DC Department of Health, and other applicable standards
Participate in budget monitoring, resource management, and operational improvement efforts
Partner with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to improve care coordination and service delivery
Support strategic initiatives and growth of specialty outpatient services