I chose South Central because I can advance my career.

Alex Pippen, BSRN, MBA, NHA, has been a member of the South Central Regional Medical Center family for 17 years. Alex, who is a Jones County native, works as a Nursing Home Administrator at ComfortCare Nursing Center. He began his career at SCRMC as a registered nurse on the Medical-Surgical floor; he then transferred to the Intensive Care Unit and Outpatient Wound Care Center. Alex made the decision he wanted to transition into long-term care and worked his way to becoming the Administrator of the facility.

“South Central has been very supportive of me throughout my career,” said Alex. “I have been able to move through different roles, learn new skills and build on those skills to further my career. I would tell anyone who wants to become a nurse to pursue their goal. The possibilities in nursing are endless.”

South Central encourages employees to grow in their careers. “By offering benefits such as flexible schedules, tuition assistance and on-the-job training, it really shows the organization’s commitment to the employee. Today, I work with the geriatric population. In this area you are able to build a personal relationship with the resident and their families. Being able to spend time with someone who may not have family nearby is a very special opportunity.”

In long-term care, employees make a special connection with their residents. “The staff become more like family to the resident than a caregiver. Nursing is a calling and being able to care for geriatric residents is a very special calling. I encourage anyone who is interested in nursing to consider Long Term Care, because there is such a special bond made.”

Our focus at South Central is to support employees. Alex states, “To me working for South Central means stability. There are many opportunities to serve and to grow within the organization. The sky is the limit with SCRMC.”

At SCRMC, our goal is for employees to choose us. Our health system offers extensive benefits and competitive pay rates. By choosing South Central, you become a part of our healthcare family. To view our open positions at South Central, click here.