Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department – Night Shift

Assistant Nurse Manager – Emergency Department

Location: Howard University Hospital – Washington, DC

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.

• 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 escalation significant events, near misses, and patient safety concerns appropriately.

• 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.

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee wellness programs