Job Description

Why Merit Health Central?

We know your career is more than just a job—it’s about finding a place where you are respected, supported, and where your work has real purpose. At Merit Health Central, we strive to create an environment where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your success is celebrated.

Our team members are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve. We foster a collaborative atmosphere built on trust, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence in care. We also offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and future, including:

Competitive compensation

Paid time off for vacations, holidays, and illness

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Education assistance and student loan support

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

About Jackson, Mississippi

Located in the heart of the Magnolia State, Jackson blends Southern hospitality with a rich cultural heritage. Known for its vibrant arts scene, deep musical roots, and delicious food, Jackson offers an affordable cost of living and a close-knit community feel—plus all the amenities of a capital city. Whether you're into history, food, music, or the outdoors, Jackson is a place where you can build a meaningful life and career. If you aren't a local and you haven't already discovered this, check out https://www.visitjackson.com/ to see what makes Jackson, MS so special. 

Job Summary

The Supervisor, House - RN 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 requiredBachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing preferred2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in the acute care environment required0-2 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 requiredBCLS - Basic Life Support required andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

 

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To apply, please email homar_ochoa@chs.net