DescriptionAssistant Nurse Manager - Medical Surgical - Cardiology Unit (4 North)Location: Howard University Hospital - Washington, DC
Department: Nursing - 4 North (Medical Surgical Cardiology Unit)
Role SummaryThe Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Medical Surgical Cardiology (4 North) is a dedicated
Night Shift Leadership role supporting clinical and operational oversight within a telemetry-capable medical-surgical cardiology unit. This role partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and medical management.
As the primary nursing leadership presence during night operations, the ANM supports high-volume patient care, interdisciplinary coordination, telemetry monitoring standards, and adherence to evidence-based cardiac and medical-surgical practices. This role ensures staffing optimization, regulatory compliance, and operational stability within the unit.
In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the ANM serves in a leadership capacity to ensure continuity of care, staff accountability, and execution of safe and effective patient-centered care.
What You'll Do- Provide onsite night shift leadership and oversight for 4 North operations.
- Align staffing and assignments to patient acuity, telemetry demands, and census fluctuations.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff; assist with performance evaluations and improvement plans.
- Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of medical-surgical cardiology nursing staff.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and telemetry monitoring protocols.
- Promote evidence-based cardiac and medical-surgical nursing practice.
- Support quality initiatives related to cardiac monitoring accuracy, fall prevention, infection prevention, and patient throughput.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, hospitalists, case management, pharmacy, and ancillary teams to coordinate safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Address operational or clinical issues that may impact safe patient care in real time.
- Report and escalate significant events such as arrhythmia-related events, near misses, adverse events, and patient/family concerns in a timely manner.
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 Medical-Surgical, Cardiology, Telemetry, or related specialty preferred.
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and post-cardiac procedure recovery strongly preferred.
- Minimum one (1) year supervisory or leadership experience required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- National specialty certification (e.g., CMSRN, PCCN, or cardiac-related certification) within one (1) year of hire.
- Strong knowledge of telemetry standards, patient throughput management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills.
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
- Supportive leadership culture rooted in Just Culture principles
Pay + SchedulePay Range: $99,000 - $115,000 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Night Shift - 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM; 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. One weekend per month required.
