Registered Nurse (RN), Days, Med Surg Diabetes/Renal

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,425 - 86,003; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Diabetes and Renal Medicine department. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in a supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a current RN license in DC, along with a year of prior experience.

This position includes a competitive salary range of $37.33–$62.43 per hour, with adjusted rates effective July 2026. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Current District of Columbia Registered Nurse license required.
• 12 months of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to revise plans of care.
• Maintains awareness of core measures and quality indicators.
• Provides compassionate nursing care and promotes patient independence.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Infection Control

Nursing Standards

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world‑renowned reputation for high‑quality, patient‑centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Position

Registered Nurse – Diabetes and Renal Medicine (Teaching Hospital – Training available for RNs with 12‑month acute care experience)

Required Shifts

Three 12‑hour shifts, Days, 7:30 am–8:00 pm, every other weekend required.

The Registered Nurse

• Collaborates with patient/family and health care team to determine health goals and interventions and to revise plans of care as needed.
• Maintains awareness of the unit’s periodic statistics regarding core measures, nursing quality indicators, customer satisfaction measures, and actively participates in activities that progressively improve the statistics.
• Provides nursing care consistent with the nursing practice standards, policies and procedures established by the unit, department, division, and institution, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.
• Serves in the rotational role of charge nurse upon completion of the 6‑month orientation period, with approval by the nurse manager.
• Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment, and measurement activities.
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the Nurse Practice Act of the District of Columbia and other governing agency regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, physiological knowledge, administering medication, medical teamwork, multi‑tasking, listening, verbal communication, health promotion and maintenance.

Qualified Candidates Will Possess

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
• 12 months RN experience required.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan).

This position is covered under the DC Nurses Association (DCNA) collective bargaining agreement. Base pay range: $37.33–$62.43/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications per the DCNA wage scale. Effective July 1, 2026, the base range will increase to $37.89–$63.36/hr. Additional compensation may include a night shift differential for qualifying evening/night shifts and a weekend differential for qualifying weekend shifts.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.