Nurse Coordinator, Radiology

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. 

 
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Nurse Coordinator in Varied departments, who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. 

As a Nurse Coordinator, you will:

• Assumes direct patient care responsibilities where required to ensure adequate care levels. Coordinates patient care with support of Medical Assistants and Nurse Managers
• Serves as charge nurse for the respective shift with responsibility for the coordination and management of patient care of all patients.
• Serves as a resource person for unit staff, assists staff in identifying patient care needs or problems, and their professional needs and in selecting suitable problem-solving approaches.
• Serves as a preceptor at least six months of the year to nurse externs, interns, orientees, student nurses if needed.
• Educates and counsels patients concerning pertinent information for the medical condition. May prepare educational materials for patient use.
• Identifies educational opportunities in collaboration with Nurse Manager, Nurse Clinician, and staff and conduct in-services as needed on the unit
• Ensure all necessary testing and scheduling is complete prior to necessary procedures.
• Processes time and attendance information using the Kronos System and refers information to the Nurse Manager.
• 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.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Three (3) years progressive experience in Nursing in the clinical specialty to which assigned.
• Current license to practice Nursing in the District of Columbia.
• Certification in one clinical area related to area of practice.
• Current BLS certificate.

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0 (Fulltime)
• Shift: Day Shift (M– F and every other weekend 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Work Location: Washington, D.C.
• Unit/Department: Varied
• Union: DCNA

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, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan) 
HRSA Loan Forgiveness available 

This position is covered under the DC Nurses Association (DCNA) collective bargaining agreement. Base pay range: $39.25–$63.89/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications per the DCNA wage scale. Effective July 1, 2026, the base range will increase to $39.84–$64.85/hr per the updated collective bargaining agreement.

Additional compensation may include a night shift differential for qualifying evening/night shifts and a weekend differential for qualifying weekend shifts.

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.

Salary : $39 - $64