Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Surgical – Cardiology Unit; North

Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Surgical – Cardiology Unit (4 North)

Location: Howard University Hospital – Washington, DC
Department: Nursing – 4 North (Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit)

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) – Medical Surgical Cardiology (4 North) is a dedicated Night Shift Leadership role supporting clinical and operational oversight within a telemetry-capable medical-surgical cardiology unit. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and medical management.

As the primary nursing leadership presence during night operations, the ANM supports high-volume patient care, interdisciplinary coordination, telemetry monitoring standards, and adherence to evidence-based cardiac and medical-surgical practices. This role ensures staffing optimization, regulatory compliance, and operational stability within the unit.

In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the ANM serves in a leadership capacity to ensure continuity of care, staff accountability, and execution of safe and effective patient-centered care.

• Provide onsite night shift leadership and oversight for 4 North operations.
• Align staffing and assignments to patient acuity, telemetry demands, and census fluctuations.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff; assist with performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of medical-surgical cardiology nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and telemetry monitoring protocols.
• Promote evidence-based cardiac and medical-surgical nursing practice.
• Support quality initiatives related to cardiac monitoring accuracy, fall prevention, infection prevention, and patient throughput.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, hospitalists, case management, pharmacy, and ancillary teams to coordinate safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Address operational or clinical issues that may impact safe patient care in real time.
• Report and escalation significant events such as arrhythmia-related events, near misses, adverse events, and patient/family concerns in a timely manner.

• 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 Medical‑Surgical, Cardiology, Telemetry, or related specialty preferred.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and post-cardiac procedure recovery strongly preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• National specialty certification (e.g., CMSRN, PCCN, or cardiac-related certification) within one (1) year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of telemetry standards, patient throughput management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills.

With over 150 years of caring for our community in Washington, DC, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center providing comprehensive cardiac and medical-surgical services. The 4 North Medical Surgical – Cardiology Unit delivers high-quality care to patients requiring cardiac monitoring, medical management, and coordinated interdisciplinary support.

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Supportive leadership culture rooted in Just Culture principles

Pay Range: $84,680 – $135,488 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM; 10‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday. One weekend…