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.