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:

• 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

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 Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

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.

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

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