Registered Nurse - House Supervisor Nights PRN

** _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…