Assistant Nurse Manager – Critical Care

Howard University Hospital Washington, DC 20060, US

$99,000 - $115,000 / year

Assistant Nurse Manager — Critical Care

Howard University Hospital | Washington, DC

Role Summary

As an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) — Critical Care at Howard University Hospital, you will serve as the primary nursing leadership presence during night shift operations across our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), partnering with the Nurse Manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-sustaining interventions. You will provide onsite oversight of clinical operations, staffing, and staff development within a high-acuity critical care environment — and will assume full leadership responsibility for unit operations in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

If you are a critical care nurse with a passion for leadership and a commitment to clinical excellence, this is your opportunity to grow into a meaningful leadership role at one of the nation’s most storied academic medical centers.

What You’ll Do

Provide onsite night shift leadership and operational oversight across the Medical ICU (MICU) and Surgical ICU (SICU), ensuring safe staffing, clinical coverage, and continuity of care
Align staffing assignments to patient acuity, census fluctuations, and critical care demands in real time
Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff; assist with performance evaluations and corrective action or improvement plans as needed
Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of critical care nursing staff
Promote and ensure adherence to evidence-based medical critical care nursing practice and applicable regulatory standards
Support quality improvement initiatives focused on sepsis management, respiratory failure, infection prevention, ventilator-associated events, central line safety, and patient outcomes
Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nephrology, and ancillary teams to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary patient care
Identify and address operational or clinical issues that may impact safe care delivery in real time; escalate significant events, near misses, adverse events, and patient/family concerns promptly
In the absence of the Nurse Manager, assume leadership accountability for unit operations, staff oversight, and patient care continuity

Required Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; candidates without a BSN must obtain one within three (3) years of hire
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the District of Columbia
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
Minimum one (1) year of supervisory or nursing leadership experience required
National specialty certification (e.g., CCRN or equivalent critical care certification) required within one (1) year of hire
Strong knowledge of critical care protocols, rapid response systems, and patient safety standards
Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of bedside RN experience in a Critical Care or Medical ICU setting
Experience managing ventilated patients, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive infusions, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and multi-organ dysfunction

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. With a legacy dating back to 1862 — when it operated as Freedmen’s Hospital, providing care and refuge to those who had been denied it elsewhere — HUH has grown into one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center. Today, HUH continues its proud tradition of delivering exemplary, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care to the community, while providing exceptional learning and professional development opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

Work-life balance
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plan
Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or eligible dependent children — up to two (2) courses per semester
A mission-driven environment rooted in over 150 years of excellence, service, and advocacy for the communities we serve

Position Details

Department Critical Care Services Division Division of Nursing Reports To Nurse Manager, Critical Care FLSA Status Exempt Schedule Full-Time | Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 5:30 AM | Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours) Weekend Requirement One (1) weekend per month required

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary range: $99,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 HUHLA@huhosp.org.

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.

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