Emergency Dept ANM: Trauma Care & Operations Lead

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee wellness programs

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department to lead frontline clinical and operational activities in a Level I Trauma Center. You will partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, efficient, patient‑centered emergency care and regulatory compliance.

As a critical leader, you will supervise staff, coordinate staffing for high‑acuity care, lead performance evaluations, and support recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency care standards

Education

DC RN license

BSN preferred / obtain BSN within 3 years

CEN certification within 1 year

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department to lead frontline clinical and operational activities in a Level I Trauma Center. You will partner with the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, efficient, patient‑centered emergency care and regulatory compliance.

As a critical leader, you will supervise staff, coordinate staffing for high‑acuity care, lead performance evaluations, and support recruitment and onboarding.