DescriptionAssistant Nurse Manager - Emergency DepartmentLocation: Howard University Hospital - Washington, DC
Role SummaryThe 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.
What You'll Do- 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 escalate significant events, near misses, and patient safety concerns appropriately.
Required 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.
What We Offer- 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
- Supportive and mission-driven team environment
Pay + SchedulePay Range: $84,680 - $135,488 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Night Shift (Monday-Friday); must be available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
