Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary: Attend class, complete required testing and projects to obtain and maintain EMR system certifications as required/assigned. The certification process will provide software programming and configuration skills necessary to complete job duties. With guidance, participates in activities associated with the work flow analysis, data collection, database customization, reporting, system testing, and user training to maintain a quality EMR. Will aid in the responsibility for on-going support of the EMR, including but not limited to new installs, software updates, software upgrades, approved projects and other assigned task via our helpdesk system during assigned shift or during on-call. With guidance, communicates with clinical/nonclinical staff both written and orally to further understand needs and/or to relay status updates related to their request. Follows all policies and procedures while performing job duties. Communicates effectively with other analysts,...

Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care course of treatment of a number of patients. Coordination of care is accomplished through collaboration with physicians, associate staff, and other health care providers to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within the projected course of treatment using the nursing process. The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable to the Nurse Manager. Performance Expectations: 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. Serves as a resource person for nurses and other staff on the...

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Chief and Assistant Chief of Police provides for a customer/guest oriented management of the Hospital environment for overall assurance of public safety. Performs general public safety, law enforcement duties and investigation in the protection of life and property. Responsible for prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents. 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. Performance Expectations: Consistently communicates in a friendly, courteous, and compassionate manner in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees while achieving exceptional, sustained quality patient care, satisfaction, and loyalty. Correctly...

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Chief and Assistant Chief of Police provides for a customer/guest-oriented management of the Hospital environment for overall assurance of public safety. Performs general public safety, law enforcement duties and investigation in the protection of life and property. Responsible for prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents. 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. Performance Expectations: Consistently communicates in a friendly, courteous, and compassionate manner in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and employees while achieving exceptional, sustained quality patient care, satisfaction, and loyalty. Correctly...

Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care of course of treatment of a number of patients. Coordination of care is accomplished through collaboration with physicians, associate staff, and other health care providers to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within the projected course of treatment using the nursing process. 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. Performs RN duties as staffing needs require. Performs Medication Reconciliation process on admission, discharge and as needed. Performs required documentation/calls to physician...

JOB SUMMARY The RN performs under the direct supervision of the Director and is delegated an assignment by the charge nurse to achieve quality patient care. The Clinical Nurse shall implement the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner to include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the unit charge nurse as evidenced by documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Director and patient evaluations of care. The RN is responsible to the unit Director for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Director of Nursing. The Clinical Nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; 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...

JOB SUMMARY : The Clinical Educator / Lactation Counselor serves as a unit based educator, learning facilitator, change agent, collaborator, leader, communicator, advisor, mentor, researcher and consultant to assigned unit(s) and other areas within the health system as deemed necessary. This person ensures optimal patient outcomes through clinical and professional leadership and role-modeling, coaching, consultation, collaboration, education, and quality improvement initiatives. The Clinical Educator / Lactation Counselor will be an educational resource for staff in collaboration with the Director of Obstetrics. This person will employ evidence-based educational activities and programs for staff and patients, evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational activities and programs, oversee initial and ongoing competency progress, maintain documentation for academic records, perform other education-related assignments, and assist with quality improvement...

Job Summary: As the Med/Surg LPN, you are crucial in providing nursing care and related assistance to the Med/Surg and Swing Bed patients, with patient-centered care being the primary focus. You shall assist the RN in implementing the nursing process by providing direct patient care as evidenced, but not limited to, documentation, direct observation, interventions, and patient evaluations. Your knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Med/Surg and Swing Bed departments are vital in providing quality, patient-centered care and promoting a positive work environment. The Med/Surg LPN works under the direction of the Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), staff RN, and is ultimately responsible to the Unit Director. The LPN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also shows knowledge of the principles of growth and development, and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the...