House Supervisor PT

Merit Health Woman's Hospital; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/ill.)

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Merit Health Woman's Hospital in Flowood, MS is seeking a Supervisor, House - RN to provide leadership across shifts, oversee staffing, patient flow, and emergency response while ensuring safe, high-quality care.

The role acts as the on-call administrative point during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning supervision, compliance, and collaboration with leadership to maintain operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• RN license and state licensure or compact license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 1–2 years of related leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospital operations during assigned shifts and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Monitor census, admissions, discharges, and transfers; optimize bed utilization.
• Serve as administrative point of contact during non-business hours.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate resources to ensure safety and quality care.
• Act as incident commander in disaster situations until relieved by a senior leader.
• Supervise nursing staff with clinical guidance and delegation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Healthcare software

Google/Microsoft platforms

Job description

Why Merit Health?

Choosing a career is about more than finding a job, it's about joining a team where you are respected, valued, and supported. At Merit Health, your work has a meaningful impact, your contributions are recognized, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Our team members are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the communities we serve. In return, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Education assistance and student loan support
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Join a Team That Cares

Across our Merit Health facilities, we are committed to creating a culture where employees can thrive while delivering quality care close to home. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, make an impact, and be part of a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

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.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.
  • Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
  • May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing required
• 1-2 years of related experience in the profession required
• 1-2 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

INDNUR