Night-Shift NICU Lead - Level III & Transitional

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,680 - 135,488; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Night Shift in the Level III NICU and Transitional Nursery. You will provide leadership, coordinate staffing for high-acuity neonates, and mentor staff to uphold evidence-based neonatal care.

Requirements include DC RN license, BSN within 3 years, 2+ years NICU/perinatal experience, BLS, NRP, and neonatal certifications. The role partners with physicians and HD teams to ensure safe, family-centered care.

Qualifications

• BSN required within 3 years of ANM appointment (if not already obtained).
• Current DC RN license.
• 2+ years NICU/perinatal experience preferred.
• NRP and BLS certifications required.
• Leadership/supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite night shift leadership for Level III NICU and Transitional Nursery.
• Align staffing to acuity, census, and high-risk delivery volume.
• Coach and mentor nursing staff; participate in evaluations.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of neonatal staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and evidence-based neonatal care.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, OB, respiratory therapy, and lactation.
• Address operational/clinical issues impacting safe neonatal care.
• Report significant events and family concerns promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Neonatal care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Staff coaching

Education

BSN (within 3 years)

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Night Shift in the Level III NICU and Transitional Nursery. You will provide leadership, coordinate staffing for high-acuity neonates, and mentor staff to uphold evidence-based neonatal care.

Requirements include DC RN license, BSN within 3 years, 2+ years NICU/perinatal experience, BLS, NRP, and neonatal certifications. The role partners with physicians and HD teams to ensure safe, family-centered care.