Registered Nurse - House Supervisor Weekday Nights

Community Health Systems•Brandon, MS

About The Position

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 include teamwork, excellence, respect, and pride to guide us in delivering care that is “unequaled in our community” . To support your well-being and career journey, team members enjoy: Competitive compensation Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) 401(k) retirement plan Education assistance and student loan support Life and disability insurance Flexible spending accounts 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 . 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. 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.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required
2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in the acute care environment required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing preferred
0-2 years of prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.