Job Description

Why Merit Health Rankin?

We understand that seeking a new job means looking for more than just a position—it’s about finding a place where you feel respected, capable, and driven by meaningful work. At Merit Health Rankin, our commitment is to foster a culture where your contributions are valued, your professional development is supported, and your success is celebrated.

Our dedicated team of over 300 healthcare professionals across a broad spectrum of specialties—from general surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine to ophthalmology, radiology, plastic surgery, podiatry, and neurosurgery—works collaboratively to deliver exceptional care every day .

We’re proud to serve as a vital community healthcare resource with services including emergency care, rehabilitation and sports medicine programs, ambulatory care, and an 18-bed senior care (geriatric psychiatry) unit . Our values—teamwork, excellence, respect, and pride—guide us in delivering care that is “unequaled in our community” .

To support your well-being and career journey, team members enjoy:

• 401(k) retirement plan

About Brandon, Mississippi

Located just east of Jackson, Brandon is a thriving, family-friendly suburb known for its safety, strong public schools, and small-town charm. Twice named a Top 100 Small Town in America, it offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation at nearby Ross Barnett Reservoir and a welcoming community atmosphere. With its blend of Southern hospitality and modern amenities, Brandon is a great place to live and work.

Why this matters for you:

Merit Health Rankin in Brandon offers a workplace where respect, community, and professional growth go hand in hand—with the added benefit of being located in a historic, safe, and family-oriented city with strong schools and recreational amenities.

BENEFITS: Our nurses benefit from a comprehensive and competitive package that includes health insurance, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and up to $20,000 in student loan repayment assistance.

Job Summary

The RN - House Supervisor provides critical leadership during assigned shifts to oversee hospital operations and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role acts as the administrative point of contact during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Supervisor coordinates patient flow, manages staffing, addresses emergencies, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, serving as a resource for clinical and non-clinical staff.

Essential Functions

• Oversees hospital operations during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments to meet patient care needs.

• Monitors hospital census, coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers, and ensures optimal bed utilization.

• Acts as the administrative point of contact for staff, patients, and families during non-business hours, addressing inquiries, resolving conflicts, and providing support.

• Responds to emergencies, crises, and critical patient care issues, coordinating resources and personnel to ensure safety and quality care.

• Serves as the incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation.

• Supervises nursing staff, providing clinical guidance, oversight, and support to ensure proper delegation and care delivery.

• Promotes efficient use of organizational resources to deliver cost-effective and safe patient care services.

• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, identifying and addressing deviations.

• Handles patient and family complaints and inquiries with professionalism, empathy, and appropriate resolution strategies.

• Completes and validates the midnight census, ensuring accurate patient counts and bed status are reported.

• Conducts hospital rounds to assess staff and patient needs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.

• Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and maintain operational efficiency.

• Provides administrative decision-making support in the absence of department managers or senior administrators, escalating critical issues to the Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed.

• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and assists in implementing initiatives to enhance care delivery and patient satisfaction.

• Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of resources, ensuring staff have the tools necessary to provide quality care.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing preferred

• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in the acute care environment required

• 0-2 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to manage complex patient care situations.

• Effective leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure and emergency situations.

• Proficient in managing hospital operations, including staffing, patient flow, and resource allocation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration among staff, physicians, and administration.

• Knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in patient care.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to address operational and patient care challenges.

• Ability to handle sensitive patient and family concerns with professionalism and empathy.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required and

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required