What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night Shift position at Howard University Hospital?
Role Summary
Howard University Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department to join our Emergency Services team in Washington, DC. This role delivers high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and supports our mission of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct nursing care to Emergency Department patients across a wide range of clinical conditions and acuity levels
- Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care needs, and apply critical thinking in emergent situations
- Administer medications and treatments safely, following orders and evidence-based practice
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate appropriately
- Maintain infection prevention practices and adhere to safety and quality standards
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Support patient and family education, discharge readiness, and care coordination
- Demonstrate strong clinical skills, bedside manner, communication, multitasking, and teamwork
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation per hospital standards
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Licensure
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia
Certifications
- American Heart Association BLS required
- American Heart Association ACLS required
- TNCC required within 1 year of employment
- PALS preferred
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Emergency Department experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Working knowledge of professional nursing principles and biopsychosocial concepts applied to practice
- Knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic/adverse drug actions, and complication recognition
- Competence in oral and written English
- Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, providers, hospital/university leadership, and the public
About Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, we provide a superior learning environment supported by groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
What We Offer
At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. 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)
- HRSA Loan Forgiveness
6) Pay Schedule
- Pay Range: $35.80 – $59.89 per hour
- Schedule: Full-time; three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift: Nights – 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend / Every other holiday
Compliance Statements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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