PHYSICIAN POSITIONS: 

(0625) TRAUMA SURGEON: (FULL-TIME) TRAUMA SERVICES
Position Summary - On site treatment of emergency surgical and Trauma patients.  Educational offerings to staff to stay current with Trauma and Emergency Surgical issues.
QUALIFICATIONS - Residency trained board certified in general surgery ATLS certified.  Practice of surgery/vascular surgery.  MS Licensure, Board Certification in surgery, ATLS certified.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0617) PSYCHIATRIST: (FULL-TIME, PRN) PG-ADMINISTRATION
Position Summary - Performs and/or oversees admission and concurrent review of all federally funded and other focused patient groups.  Ensures that quality assurance monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented and ongoing throughout the hospital and are in compliance with regulatory standards.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a medical school approved by American Medical Association.  Must have malpractice insurance for patient care activities.  No pending malpractice suits.  Must have malpractice insurance for patient care activities.  No pending malpractice suits.
Work Schedule - M-F 8-5, Any-All

NURSING POSITIONS:

(0319) REGISTERED NURSE: (PRN) 3E-REHAB, PG-PSYCH, PG-CDU
Position Summary - The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care.  The RN Staff Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager. 
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program.  Must have successfully completed at least 825 clinical practice hours for B.S. program and at least 750 clinical practice hours for A.D. program.  These hours are exclusive of laboratory hours.  One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.  Must hold a current license to practice professional nursing in state of Mississippi. See unit specific policies for certifications.
Work Schedule - 3E-Any-All; Psych-Any All; CDU-Any-All

(0301) REGISTERED NURSE: (PRN) PRN POOL RN
Position Summary - The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care.  The RN Staff Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager. 
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program.  Must have successfully completed at least 825 clinical practice hours for B.S. program and at least 750 clinical practice hours for A.D. program.  These hours are exclusive of laboratory hours.  One year medical/surgical nursing care required.   Must hold a current license to practice professional nursing in state of Mississippi. See unit specific policies for certifications.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0335) REGISTERED NURSE: (PRN) FLOAT POOL PROF +
Position Summary - The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care.  The RN shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager. 
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program.  Must have successfully completed at least 825 clinical practice hours for B.S. program or at least 750 clinical practice hours for A.D. program.  These hours are exclusive of laboratory hours.   3 Years work experience as an RN preferred but not required.  Must hold a current license to practice professional nursing in state of Mississippi.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0302) PATIENT CARE SUPERVISOR: (FULL-TIME) PG-ADMINISTRATION
Position Summary - The Patient Care Supervisor is accountable and responsible during a scheduled shift for managing and guiding the activities of the hospital including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, and patients.  Must be able to clinically participate in all components of the nursing process.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.  Two to five years general nursing experience with demonstrated leadership.  Must hold a current registered nurse license to practice in the State of Mississippi.
Work Schedule - Night

(0311) NURSE PRACTITIONER: (PRN) NAN CLINIC
Position Summary - The Nurse Practitioner shall be licensed in the State of Mississippi and must practice according to a Board approved protocol which has mutual agreement of and by a Mississippi licensed physician and the approval by the Board of Trustees.  Confers with physician(s) concerning assigned patients.  Keep physician(s) informed, as is appropriate, of needs and problems related to patient care.  Complies with established standards.  Implements and maintains established Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.  Interprets these to physician(s), patients, and public as is appropriate.  Cooperates with other personnel to achieve Clinic objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.  Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code.  Must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in the care of children (pediatric), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
QUALIFICATIONS - Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Mississippi.  Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.  Current license - Mississippi State Board of Nursing.  Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0364) STEMI COORDINATOR: (FULL-TIME) CATH LAB
Position Summary - A cardiology or emergency nurse clinician responsible for coordination of the development of and implementation of a regional system for treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients in collaboration with a medical director from FGH and a core statewide STEMI system organization. This position will require a dynamic person with excellent interpersonal communication, organizational and public speaking skills who is passionate about improving STEMI care in Forrest General Hospital's referral area and throughout the state. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on cardiovascular care delivery in the state of Mississippi.  The following is a summary of the major job processes of this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific duties may change from time to time:  Maintain in-depth knowledge of AHA/ACC STEMI Guidelines.  Identify hospitals and EMS agencies within the assigned region that send STEMI patients to Forrest General
Hospital.  Approach EMS agencies, transfer hospitals and other Primary PCI Hospitals in the state to improve STEMI care.  Conduct a survey to characterize the state of STEMI care at each referral facility and hospital in our regional area.  Help in similar survey as part of Forrest General Hospital's participation in statewide system.  Be instrumental in the development of a plan to include:  Systematic changes likely to improve the rate and speed of reperfusion.  Education and supporting materials regarding AMI care.  Rapid transport plans.  Code STEMI protocol.  Order sets.  Bypass protocols.  Feedback loop- follow up communication with referral hospitals.   Coordinate Forrest General Hospitals STEMI Team and participate in state wide STEMI Team and committees.  Review data on an ongoing basis to determine consistency of data collected from various sources, recommend modifications to system as need to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.  Participate in to be designated statewide data collection systems and quality assurance programs.  Develop,
coordinate, participate in, and /or facilitate educational activities in regional referral area, PCI referral hospitals, and participate in statewide STEMI system educational activities.  Maintain liaison with project leaders, including physician leadership, administration, Forrest General Hospital cardiovascular care service line manager as well as other interested parties to establish a communications system to coordinate various aspects of the project.  Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, roadblocks and appropriate recommendations for success and or conclusions as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS - BS in Nursing required, MS in Nursing in related field preferred.  At least 3-years experience in cardiovascular or emergency clinical care.  Licensed to practice Nursing in the State of Mississippi.
Work Schedule - Day

(0343) CASE MANAGER-CERT: (FULL-TIME) CASE MANAGEMENT
Position Summary - Care Manager plans, coordinates, develops, evaluates, and monitors the care of assigned group of patients to achieve quality cost effective patient outcomes. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to identify services required to meet the patient/family needs through out the continuum of care, while ensuring that appropriate resources are implemented in a timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Provides case management to improve placement of patients in the most appropriate care setting.  Collaborates with physician and registration staff regarding medical necessity and Local Medical Review Policies (LMRP) to assist in validating appropriateness of admission, services, and continued stay and, if necessary, issue letters of noncoverage.  Collaborates with registration staff and physician offices to obtain physician orders for correct "visit" assignment.  Reviews scheduled Medicare outpatient surgeries for compliance with the APC "Inpatient Only" listing.  Collaborates with Physician Advisors or Chief Medical Officer and the Hospitalists for questioned admissions to ensure an expedited appeal process.  Evaluates the use of observation bed services to ensure that patients are either admitted to a higher level of care or discharged in a timely fashion to decrease our potential loss of reimbursement for Medicare observation services.  Performs reviews concurrently on assigned patients relative to the prospective payment system for Medicare, Medicaid, private payors, and other hospital utilization management applications.  Reviews scheduled outpatient surgeries for compliance with the APC "Inpatient Only" listing.  Serves as the initial contact healthcare providers have with the process of DRG assignment.  Functions as the central liaison between the Medicare PRO, review agencies, Business Services, Patient Accounts, and other healthcare professionals affected by concurrent review, DRG assignment, and the certification process, and discharge planning. Is involved in utilization review activities as defined by the Performance Improvement Plan and participates on various committees/ task forces. Performs coding, ICD-9-CM, of the medical record on inpatients and responsible for documenting the correct DRG assignment. Assembles, analyzes, and types materials for reports, designated by the Director
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited university.  Three or more years experience in clinical nursing. Case Management and /or Utilization Management experience are desired.  Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi is required.   Certification in Case Management is required.
Work Schedule - M-F 8-5

(0307) PATIENT CARE MANAGER: (FULL-TIME) ICU
Position Summary - The Patient Care Manager is accountable and responsible 24 hours a day for managing and guiding all the activities of the unit including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, and patients.  In addition, the Patient Care Manager is held accountable for functioning within the unit budget by using cost-effective methods while maintaining safe quality patient care.  She/he is directly accountable and responsible to the Director of Nursing.  Employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Formula for success.  Requires the promotion of and adherence to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program with a BS degree in nursing or related field.  Two to five years experience in nursing.  Prior management experience is preferred, with demonstrated leadership behaviors.  Must be able to clinically participate in all components of the nursing process specific to the type of patients on the unit.  Current RN license - Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
Work Schedule - M-F 8-5

ALLIED HEALTH POSITIONS:

(0076) NUTRITION SUPPORT DIETICIAN: (FULL-TIME) NUTRITION SUPPORT
Position Summary - Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Support Service Coordinator, provides specialized medical nutrition therapy as a member of the Nutrition Support Team.  Completes nutritional assessments, designs, recommends, and implements specialized enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens for patients being followed by the Nutrition Support Team.  Collaborates with other healthcare team members in planning post-hospital care.  
QUALIFICATIONS - An undergraduate and/or advanced degree from an accredited school with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics, human nutrition.  Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Health; Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian required within two years of employment.
Work Schedule - M-F 8-5, Rotating Weekend Call

(0236) PHARMACIST: (FULL-TIME) PHARMACY
Position Summary - Fulfills professional responsibility in dispensing, procurement, control, and consultation involved with medication.  Knowledgeable and capable of performing any pharmaceutical duty in the home care/ hospice pharmacy.  The Pharmacist must utilize a growth and development knowledge based in medication for children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.  Knowledgeable of principles involved in provisions of care to homebound patients including equipment and ancillary administration devices unique to this patient population. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to develop pharmaceutical care plans and coordinate with other caregivers.  Performs clinical interventions via caregiver team meetings.  Demonstrates the knowledge of and compassion for dealing with hospice patients and families.  Coordinates with other disciplines to manage pharmaceutical needs unique to hospice populations with particular emphasis on pain control and patient comfort issues.  Knowledgeable of the special requirements of transport of medication to maintain proper stability, temperature, access to light, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.  Preferred but not required.  Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Mississippi by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0796) CENTRAL STERILE COORDINATOR: (FULL-TIME) STERILE SUPPLY
Position Summary - Responsible for the operation, management and leadership of the Central Sterile Supply Department; providing clinical participation in Supply Chain Management processes; supervises and establishes standards of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization in partnership with Infection Control for compliance with industry standards and those of regulatory agencies for uniform practices throughout the hospital; and providing related consultation services for hospital departments, physicians, community providers and area hospitals.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.  Relevant experience can substitute on a year to year basis for the required degree.  Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing processes.  Proficient in advanced use of microcomputer software and database queries in a windows environment (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc).  Prefer knowledge of instrument tracking system.  Three to five years of sterile processing experience preferred. Two years previous supervisory and administrative experience preferred. OR Technician experience preferred. Previous experience with working with budgets, capital requests, and value analysis committee.
Work Schedule - Day

(0476) CAT SCAN TECH: (PRN) RADIOLOGY-CT
Position Summary - Under direct supervision of the modality supervisor, performs patient examinations and  related activities; performs patient exams in accordance with established protocols, demonstrates knowledge of digital environment; reviews images prior to archiving to PACS and for submission to radiologists for interpretation, maintains patient records; assures the correct patient is being imaged in accordance to hospital protocol of checking at least two patient identifiers prior to completing examination, and patient's clinical history is complete; completes associated paperwork, performs QA/QC on equipment, as needed.  Stocks exam rooms with basic supplies, starts IV's and/or administer contrast, as needed, maintains and adheres to accepted sterile techniques and provides clean environment within examination area.  Provide student technologists with the basic procedural concepts within responsible modality.  Share emergency call, as required.  Demonstrates appropriate computer skills.  Knowledgeable of Radiation Safety ALARA principles and practice.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate from an approved school of radiologic technology.  One year preferred as a staff technologist.  CT scanning experience preferred.  Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.  Certified in CT preferred.  CPR certified.
Work Schedule - Any-All

PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS:

(0962) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO CEO: (FULL-TIME) OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Position Summary - Assists CEO by handling a wide variety of situations involving administrative functions of the office including supervision of office staff.  Manages executive's calendar, meetings, travel, correspondence and budget.  Develops and prepares presentations and reports.  Follows-up on projects and assignments for the CEO and advises others of the executive's views on policies or issues, using judgment and discretion.   Coordinates Board activities and Board correspondence.  Assures that patient concerns are forwarded to the appropriate individuals for rapid evaluation and disposition. Must present a professional and competent standard and be an example of Forrest General Hospital's values.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related professional area is preferred but not required.  Three to five years experience in related professional area preferred but not required.  Valid Mississippi driver's license.
Work Schedule - Day

(0942) PASER: (PRN) SOUTH MS PSYCH (MADISON OFFICE)
Position Summary - The Patient Account Service Representative occupies and manages the front desk.  This includes, but is not limited to, politely and efficiently greeting patients and visitors, taking phone messages, setting up patient charts, using the SMPG computer system as it relates to admission, insurance claims, and/or financial aspects of the patients visit, as well as scheduling appointments.  This individual is responsible for taking all referral calls concerning prospective patients, verifying/pre-certifying insurance benefits and making financial arrangements with patients or guarantors before admission.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required.  Experience required in one or more of the following areas:  credit and collections, public relations, customer service or other related areas.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0779) CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST: (FULL-TIME) MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES
Position Summary - The Credentialing Specialist provides timely and complete processing of appointments and reappointments to the Medical Staff and Allied Health Professional Staff, maintains ongoing records and files, prepares files for Credentialing Committee presentation and assumes other related responsibilities as assigned., under the supervision of the Chief Marketing and Medical Staff Services Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS - College graduate or equivalent.  Typing and computer skills required.  Prefer three years experience in confidential secretarial position and/or three years working in related hospital department familiar with Medical Staff Support services or affairs.  Must become certified by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS).
Work Schedule - Day

NURSE AIDE/TECH POSITIONS:

(0501) NURSE AIDE: (FULL-TIME) 3T-ORTHO, 4T-TELEMETRY, 8T-HOSPITAL CARE SERVICES, 7T-MED-SURG, 9T-HOSPITAL CARE SERVICES, 4A-TELEMETRY, NEURO CENTER; (PRN) 8T-HOSPITAL CARE SERVICES
Position Summary - The Nurse Aide under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN is delegated assignments by the RN to achieve quality patient care.  He/she is involved in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is organizationally accountable to the Nurse Manager.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to collect data and relays appropriate data to nurse and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS - Diploma/GED required.  Previous aide employment preferred with passage of nurse aide
skills test.  Successful completion of a nurse aide course verified by a certificate of completion and successful
completion of the nurse aide skills test OR successful completion of first semester of nursing school verified by transcript and successful completion of the nurse aide skills test. 
Work Schedule - 3T-7a-7p; 4T-7p-7a; 8T-7p-7a, Day/Night Rotation; 7T-7p-7a; 9T-Night, Day; 4A-7p-7a, 7a-7p; Neuro-Day, Night

(0229) MED TECH: (FULL-TIME) LAB
Position Summary - Collects and handles clinical specimens.  Performs therapeutic and diagnostic laboratory test procedures, operates laboratory equipment, and reports results.  Participates in quality management and accreditation activities.
QUALIFICATIONS - B.S. in medical technology or equivalent required.  MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), eligible for same or equivalent credentials.
Work Schedule - Evening or Night

(0026) PHARMACY TECH I: (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME) PHARMACY
Position Summary - Assist the pharmacist in all duties related to the preparation, gathering, labeling, and distribution of medications.  Responsible for filling and updating unit-dose cassettes.  May perform other tasks assigned by the pharmacist. Maintains working area in clean and orderly condition.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required, courses in science and math helpful.  Experience preferred but not required.  Registration required.  Certification preferred, but not required.
Work Schedule - Rotate; Evening

(0202) ED TECH: (FULL-TIME) EMERGENCY SERVICES
Position Summary - The ER Technician performs under the direct supervision of a R N in assisting the professional nursing staff by performing specific functions relating to patient care in the ED.  The ED Tech is ultimately accountable and responsible to the Director of Emergency Services.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required.  Related work experience preferred.  Basic CPR certification.
Work Schedule - 7p-7a

GENERAL POSITIONS:

(0944) COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR: (PRN) COMMUNICATIONS
Position Summary - Operates telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls.  Operates paging system and monitors various alarms for all facilities.  Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.   Obtain Public Safety information from internal and external customers, accurately communicates the information to officers, and records the information correctly into the CAD system.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent.  Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.  PBX experience preferred, however, on-the-job training is available.  Some type of public relations work is desired.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0514) AMBASSADOR: (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME) CENTRAL TRANSPORT
Position Summary - The Ambassador performs under the direct supervision of the Central Transport Supervisor and is responsible for transporting all patients following Hospital and departmental policies while maintaining awareness for opportunities to represent FGH by serving in its best interests. The Ambassador is ultimately accountable to the Operations Manager of Central Transportation.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent and one year academic undergraduate work
preferred.  Preferably one year's experience in dealing with the public.
Work Schedule - Night, Any-All 

(0816) DIETETIC AIDE: (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME) CLINICAL NUTRITION
Position Summary - Under the direction of the supervisor, the Dietetic Aide performs a variety of patient foodservice and dishroom duties which include, transporting food carts to and from nursing units, transporting other items within and outside the department, cleaning carts and other equipment, assembling food on trays accurately and quickly; delivering alternate meal trays, cleaning of servicewares as well as other assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONs - High school diploma or GED preferred.  Entry level job.  On the job training will be provided. 
Work Schedule - Any-All; Rotate

(0902) SALES CLERK: (PART-TIME) CANTEEN
Position Summary - The canteen sales clerk is responsible for but not limited to, daily operations of the canteen, opening and preparing store to receive customers for the day, assist customers in gift choices, making selections, and purchasing items.  Prepare deposits and ensure accuracy.  Stock shelves, racks, bins, cases, etc. with merchandise.  Order merchandise when necessary to ensure adequate inventory levels for customer demand.  Assist in other areas of store as assigned.  This position reports directly to the director along with their assistants.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Retail sales experience preferred and must have experience dealing with the public.
Work Schedule - Evening

(0805) CAFÉ HOST: (PART-TIME) CAFETERIA
Position Summary - Under the general supervision of the Cafeteria Supervisor, prepares the service stations for operation; prepares some limited food items; attractively displays product selections,  serves guests courteously, practices portion control, and provides expeditious service.  Sets up and serves catered events as needed.  Assists in other areas with foodservice support.  Maintains working areas and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition.  May work in varied areas as needed to assure continuity of service.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or GED preferred.  Entry level job.  Some foodservice experience preferred. Will provide on the job training.
Work Schedule - Rotate

(0821) COOK: (FULL-TIME) FOOD & NUTRITION, PG-FOOD & NUTRITION
Positions Summary - Under supervision prepares food using standardized recipes and production guides. Assures timeliness and quality of assigned menu items. Provides preparation, service, and clean up for catered functions.  Assures continuity of service by assisting with inventory, PAR orders, receiving, food storage, cash register operation, sanitation, and other duties as assigned.  Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
QUALIFICATIONS - Good reading and writing skills and knowledge of addition, subtraction and simple fractions required.  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  One or more years of work experience preferred with consideration given to applicants with less than one year who can document utilization of adequate skills.
Work Schedule - F&N-Any-All; PG-Rotate

PINE GROVE POSITIONS:

(0709) DIRECTOR-WOMEN'S CENTER: (FULL-TIME) WOMEN'S CENTER
Position Summary - The Director of PG Women's Center performs assigned duties by the Chief Officer of Behavioral Health Services, to facilitate effective program operations and care with the patients of the Women's Center program.  The Director is responsible to plan, develop, direct, and supervise all program services offered within Women's Center.  The Director of Women's Center works with other Directors of Pine Grove, departments within Forrest General Hospital and other outside agencies to provide and coordinate services that meet the clinical, financial, and patient experience goals. The Director of PG Women's Center will be responsible for therapy program development, coordinating quality patient care services, implementation of programming, and follow-up.   The Director of PG Women's Center assists and coordinates communication among patients and their referents.  The Director is responsible for continued referral development, promoting growth, excellence in clinical knowledge and customer service, and achieving positive financial results.  The Director of PG Women's Center ensures quality patient care by developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures, hiring and maintaining qualified staff, and ensuring a quality patient experience.  The Director is responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and staffing productivities.  The Director of PG Women's Center demonstrates promotion and adherence to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standard of Conduct, and accreditation standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Master's degree in the mental health field with appropriate licensure; at least 5 years of experience in chemical dependency, eating disorders or other addiction treatment and a minimum of 3 years in progressive management experience. Must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations.  Must have ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others and demonstrate leadership and initiative.    Must be responsive to and responsible for management of assigned staff. Must be responsive to patient needs and demonstrate initiative towards completion of treatment goals.  Must demonstrate abilities as a team-player. Licensure as required by
educational specialty.  Certified Eating Disorder therapist.
Work Schedule - M-F 8-5

(0293) CLINICAL THERAPIST: (FULL-TIME) CHILD & ADOLESCENT; (PRN) SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Position Summary - Provides therapy services.  Participates in treatment team meetings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.  Participates in formulation of treatment and after care plan.  Provides community education services as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited school in a related field with one year's experience required.  License as required by Educational Specialty.
Work Schedule - C&A-M-F 8-5; Specialty-Any-All

(0262) CLINICAL ASSISTANT: (FULL-TIME) WOMEN'S CENTER; (PRN)PSYCH, NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
Position Summary - Participates in total direct patient care in a team approach.  The clinical assistant must have the ability to work therapeutically in a community of emotionally and/or chemical dependent patients.  Primary responsibility including basic patient care and procedures.  Observing patients and maintaining patient safety, assisting patients with activities of daily living, both physical and emotional, and with meeting team objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Science in health related field preferred.  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Two years experience in health care setting desirable.  Valid MS driver's license and good standing driving record.
Work Schedule - Women's-Night; Psych-Any-All; NSC-Any-All

(0302) PATIENT CARE SUPERVISOR: (FULL-TIME) PG-ADMINISTRATION
Position Summary - The Patient Care Supervisor is accountable and responsible during a scheduled shift for managing and guiding the activities of the hospital including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, and patients.  Must be able to clinically participate in all components of the nursing process.
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.  Two to five years general nursing experience with demonstrated leadership.  Must hold a current registered nurse license to practice in the State of Mississippi.
Work Schedule - Night

(0288) SR. CLINICAL THERAPIST: (FULL-TIME) GENTLE PATH
Position Summary - Provides therapy services.  Participates in treatment team meetings and functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.  Participates in formulation of treatment and after care plan.  Provides community education services as needed.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Provides Supervision to clinical therapists, counselors, and counselor associates.  Works closely with therapy manager and assumes leadership of therapy services when manager is not present.  Participates in the development and formulation of therapeutic programming.
QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited school.  At least three years experience in the mental health field required.  License required, i.e., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHT.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0942) PASER: (PRN) SOUTH MS PSYCH (MADISON OFFICE)
Position Summary - The Patient Account Service Representative occupies and manages the front desk.  This includes, but is not limited to, politely and efficiently greeting patients and visitors, taking phone messages,
setting up patient charts, using the SMPG computer system as it relates to admission, insurance claims, and/or financial aspects of the patients visit, as well as scheduling appointments.  This individual is responsible for taking all referral calls concerning prospective patients, verifying/pre-certifying insurance benefits and making financial arrangements with patients or guarantors before admission.
QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required.  Experience required in one or more of the following areas:  credit and collections, public relations, customer service or other related areas.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0319) REGISTERED NURSE: (PRN) PSYCH, CDU
Position Summary - The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator and is delegated an assignment by the coordinator to achieve quality patient care.  The RN Staff Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator as evidenced by documentation in Patient Care Record, direct observation by Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care.  The RN is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager. 
QUALIFICATIONS - Graduate of a recognized RN program.  Must have successfully completed at least 825 clinical practice hours for B.S. program and at least 750 clinical practice hours for A.D. program.  These hours are exclusive of laboratory hours.  One year medical/surgical nursing care preferred, but not required.  Must hold a current license to practice professional nursing in state of Mississippi. See unit specific policies for certifications.
Work Schedule - Any-All

(0821) COOK: (FULL-TIME) PG-FOOD & NUTRITION
Positions Summary - Under supervision prepares food using standardized recipes and production guides. Assures timeliness and quality of assigned menu items. Provides preparation, service, and clean up for catered functions.  Assures continuity of service by assisting with inventory, PAR orders, receiving, food storage, cash register operation, sanitation, and other duties as assigned.  Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
QUALIFICATIONS - Good reading and writing skills and knowledge of addition, subtraction and simple fractions required.  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  One or more years of work experience preferred with consideration given to applicants with less than one year who can document utilization of adequate skills.
Work Schedule - Rotate

Please call 601-288-1215 if you have any questions regarding FGH job postings.