Trauma Nurse Supervisor Department: Trauma Services Reports To: Trauma Program Director FLSA Status: Exempt Union: Non-Union Location: Washington, DC Role Summary The Trauma Nurse Supervisor provides clinical leadership, staff supervision, and educational oversight for trauma nursing services at Howard University Hospital. This role guides and motivates trauma nursing staff across assigned shifts to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for injured patients while supporting trauma program standards, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Supervisor partners closely with the Trauma Program Director to oversee staff performance, coordinate trauma education initiatives, and promote excellence across emergency, critical care, perioperative, and post-acute trauma settings. What You’ll Do Provide daily clinical and supervisory oversight for trauma nursing staff, including performance assessment, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with the Trauma Program Director Serve as a clinical and professional resource for trauma nurses, supporting problem-solving, critical thinking, and patient care decision-making Coordinate and administer Trauma education programs, including TNCC and ATLS Design and implement competency-based education and simulation training for nurses, physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary trauma team members Support nurse professional development activities, including orientation, in-services, continuing education, competency validation, and trauma-related research initiatives Promote compliance with trauma-related regulatory and accreditation standards Participate in departmental planning, quality improvement initiatives, and multidisciplinary trauma care coordination Foster collaboration and unity across shifts, departments, and service lines to ensure seamless trauma care delivery Provide direct patient care as needed to maintain safe staffing levels and support clinical operations Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the District of Columbia required Experience Minimum 3 years of progressive trauma nursing experience required Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience (preferably in nursing leadership) required Must have worked in an acute care facility within the past 5 years Certifications BLS and ACLS required TNCC Provider required within 30 days of hire TNCC Instructor required within 1 year of hire TCRN preferred Skills & Competencies Strong leadership, mentoring, and staff development capabilities Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Ability to lead trauma education and competency programs Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams About Howard University Hospital With over 150 years of service, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center and the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University. HUH is committed to advancing health equity, medical education, and patient-centered care through excellence in clinical practice, research, and community engagement. What We Offer Competitive compensation aligned with experience and scope Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement) Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Supportive academic and interdisciplinary environment Commitment to Just Culture, safety, and continuous learning Pay + Schedule Pay Range: $84,680 – $135,488 annually Schedule: Monday - Friday, Evening and Weekends as needed Compliance Statements Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes patient safety, accountability, and continuous learning. Employees are expected to comply with applicable regulations, hospital policies, HIPAA requirements, and standards of ethical conduct. Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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. The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem is a Registered Nurse reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. The position will report directly to the Emergency Department . Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care to specific patient populations. The Registered Nurse demonstrates professionalism, adheres to the ANA standards of practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary staff to accomplish patient care goals based on the needs of the patient and HUH. Participates in educational offerings and presents as requested. Per Diem Level III Commitment: Pay :$75 /hr Night Shift: 7pm-7am Participating employees will be required to work three (III) , twelve (12)-hour shifts per week . Schedules will be established in four (4) week cycles. Participating employees are not benefits-eligible and therefore do not accrue any PTO for the duration of agreement participation. Employees may still be eligible for compensation under the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA). Participating employees are required to work two weekend s per month (24 hours/month). Participating employees are required to work at least every other major holiday including New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays begin the night before the holiday and ends with the start of the night shift on the day of the holiday. In addition, participants are expected to work known difficult to fill shifts (i.e. Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day). The Registered Nurse: Assesses, plans, intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, families and friends. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by protecting/keeping information confidential by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient, friends and families. Documents (electronic) patient care and outcomes. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Delegates tasks to non-licensed personnel and assistants. Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement and performance improvement activities. Participates in other nursing and unit-based committees such as education, engagement and practice. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Qualified candidates will possess: Associates Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Three years of bedside RN experience in ED. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia. Current Basic Life Support and ACLS or other certification based on the requirements of the department where assigned. Must be through AHA. Nationally recognized Nursing Certification in assigned area(s) is highly desirable At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan) 100% free tuition to attend Howard University for you and/or your dependent children COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
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. The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem is a Registered Nurse reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. The position will report directly to the Emergency Department . Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care to specific patient populations. The Registered Nurse demonstrates professionalism, adheres to the ANA standards of practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary staff to accomplish patient care goals based on the needs of the patient and HUH. Participates in educational offerings and presents as requested. Per Diem Level III Commitment: Pay :$75 /hr Night Shift: 7pm-7am Participating employees will be required to work three (III) , twelve (12)-hour shifts per week . Schedules will be established in four (4) week cycles. Participating employees are not benefits-eligible and therefore do not accrue any PTO for the duration of agreement participation. Employees may still be eligible for compensation under the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA). Participating employees are required to work two weekend s per month (24 hours/month). Participating employees are required to work at least every other major holiday including New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays begin the night before the holiday and ends with the start of the night shift on the day of the holiday. In addition, participants are expected to work known difficult to fill shifts (i.e. Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day). The Registered Nurse: Assesses, plans, intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, families and friends. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by protecting/keeping information confidential by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient, friends and families. Documents (electronic) patient care and outcomes. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Delegates tasks to non-licensed personnel and assistants. Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement and performance improvement activities. Participates in other nursing and unit-based committees such as education, engagement and practice. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Qualified candidates will possess: Associates Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Three years of bedside RN experience in ED. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia. Current Basic Life Support and ACLS or other certification based on the requirements of the department where assigned. Must be through AHA. Nationally recognized Nursing Certification in assigned area(s) is highly desirable At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan) 100% free tuition to attend Howard University for you and/or your dependent children COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
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. The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem is a Registered Nurse reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. The position will report directly to the Emergency Department . Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care to specific patient populations. The Registered Nurse demonstrates professionalism, adheres to the ANA standards of practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. Collaborates with intra and interdisciplinary staff to accomplish patient care goals based on the needs of the patient and HUH. Participates in educational offerings and presents as requested. Per Diem Level III Commitment: Pay :$75 /hr Night Shift: 7pm-7am Participating employees will be required to work three (III) , twelve (12)-hour shifts per week . Schedules will be established in four (4) week cycles. Participating employees are not benefits-eligible and therefore do not accrue any PTO for the duration of agreement participation. Employees may still be eligible for compensation under the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA). Participating employees are required to work two weekend s per month (24 hours/month). Participating employees are required to work at least every other major holiday including New Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays begin the night before the holiday and ends with the start of the night shift on the day of the holiday. In addition, participants are expected to work known difficult to fill shifts (i.e. Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day). The Registered Nurse: Assesses, plans, intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, families and friends. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by protecting/keeping information confidential by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient, friends and families. Documents (electronic) patient care and outcomes. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Delegates tasks to non-licensed personnel and assistants. Participates in unit performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment and measurement and performance improvement activities. Participates in other nursing and unit-based committees such as education, engagement and practice. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. Qualified candidates will possess: Associates Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Three years of bedside RN experience in ED. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia. Current Basic Life Support and ACLS or other certification based on the requirements of the department where assigned. Must be through AHA. Nationally recognized Nursing Certification in assigned area(s) is highly desirable At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan) 100% free tuition to attend Howard University for you and/or your dependent children COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
Clinical Nurse – Per Diem (PACU) – Perioperative Department About Howard University Hospital 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 Summary The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem (PACU) is a Registered Nurse in the Perioperative Department reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient‑centered care to specific patient populations. The RN demonstrates professionalism, adheres to ANA Standards of Practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values, and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. The RN collaborates with intra‑ and interdisciplinary partners to accomplish patient care goals and participates in educational offerings as assigned. Per Diem Level II Requirements Schedule: Day Shift – 7:30 AM–8:00 PM (24 hrs/week) Pay Rate: $61.00/hour Required to work two (2) 12‑hour shifts per week; schedules follow 4‑week cycles. Not benefits‑eligible; no PTO accrual during participation. Employees may still qualify under the DC Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA). Must work two weekends per month (24 hours/month). Required to work every other major holiday (New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Holidays begin the night before and end at the start of the night shift on the day of the holiday. Expected to work difficult‑to‑fill shifts (Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day). Key Responsibilities Assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates patient care at the bedside; establishes rapport with patients and families while protecting confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. Documents patient care electronically and maintains continuity through accurate communication of actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs. Delegates tasks to non‑licensed personnel and support staff. Participates in unit performance improvement activities and other committees including education, engagement, and practice initiatives. Adheres to infection‑control protocols, medication storage and administration standards, and controlled substance regulations. May serve as Charge Nurse with approval of the Nurse Manager. Maintains professional competency through workshops, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies. Ensures proper operation of equipment, completes preventive maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates repairs as needed. Performs other job‑related duties appropriate to the position; responsibilities represent the general nature and level of work and are not all‑inclusive. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current RN License in the District of Columbia. Active American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. Minimum 3 years of acute care RN experience, preferably PACU, ICU, or ED due to higher acuity. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred. Why Howard University Hospital? Work–life balance Recognition and rewards for professional expertise Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages (health, disability, vacation and sick leave, and 403(b) retirement plans) COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to provide proof of vaccination and may elect to be vaccinated at a designated HUH location if offered.
