Assistant Nurse Manager – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III) & Transitional Nursery

Location: Howard University Hospital – Washington, DC
Department: Women & Infant Services

Role Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III) & Transitional Nursery is a dedicated Night Shift Leadership role supporting clinical and operational oversight within the Women & Infant Services Department. The Level III NICU provides specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns requiring advanced monitoring and intervention.

As the primary nursing leadership presence during night operations, the ANM supports complex neonatal care coordination, high-risk deliveries, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to evidence-based neonatal and perinatal standards. This role ensures staffing optimization, regulatory compliance, and operational stability across the NICU and Transitional Nursery.

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 Level III NICU and Transitional Nursery operations.
• Align staffing and assignments to neonatal acuity, census fluctuations, and high-risk delivery volume.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor nursing staff; assist with performance evaluations and improvement plans.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding of neonatal nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and neonatal care guidelines.
• Promote evidence-based neonatal and perinatal nursing practice.
• Support quality initiatives related to neonatal outcomes, infection prevention, thermoregulation, and safe sleep practices.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, OB providers, respiratory therapy, lactation consultants, and ancillary teams.
• Address operational or clinical issues that may impact the safe delivery of neonatal care in real time.
• Report and escalate significant events, near misses, 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 Neonatal Intensive Care or related perinatal specialty preferred.
• Experience caring for high-risk neonates strongly preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• National specialty certification (e.g., RNC-NIC, CCRN-Neonatal, or equivalent neonatal certification) within one (1) year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal physiology, thermoregulation, infection prevention, safe sleep, and developmental care principles.
• Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution skills.

About Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of caring for our community in Washington, DC, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to advancing maternal and infant health outcomes. The Women & Infant Services Department includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing advanced care for premature and critically ill newborns, along with Transitional Nursery services that support safe newborn transitions and family-centered care.

As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, we are committed to clinical excellence, health equity, and training the next generation of healthcare leaders.

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 + Schedule

Pay Range: $84,680 – $135,488 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.

Compliance Statements

Howard University Hospital promotes a Just Culture environment focused on accountability, learning, and patient safety. This culture supports the identification of human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behavior, with the goal of maintaining safe systems and well-managed behavioral choices.

As a nursing leader, this role is expected to model and uphold Just Culture principles while ensuring adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, background investigation, and verification of credentials.