Student, Nurse Technician

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is a forward thinking, innovative hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of our community and region.

Where We Are:

Live where others only get to vacation Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates

Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

And much more

The Student Nurse Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), will provide high-quality cost-effective care to an individual or group of patients. Under the supervision of an RN, the Student Nurse will perform a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living, which are tailored based on completed semesters in their academic program. Activities include taking and recording vital signs, collection and transporting specimens, performing hourly patient rounding, participation in Bedside Shift Report, assisting in the admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performing Medication Reconciliation, and educating patients on their plan of care, disease process, medications, and discharge instructions. The Student Nurse may perform certain procedures validated in their clinical program under the direct supervision of an RN.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: The Nursing Student must have completed one semester of clinicals and be enrolled in an accredited nursing program at the Associate or Bachelor level. Experience with nursing fundamentals in lab and/or clinical setting as evidenced by completed nursing fundamentals skill check-off.

High school diploma or equivalent required. (Proof of higher education to be accepted for this requirement)

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are required

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a nurse assistant, clinical services technician or other clinical position in a hospital setting is preferred.

Essential Functions:

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, daily weights, and recording input/output measures. All data will be recorded timely and accurately in the electronic medical record. Provides ongoing assessments to determine the nursing care requirements using the nursing process. Assessments include physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of the past and present state of health. Provides information of changes in patient's condition to the supervising Registered Nurse in a timely manner. Develops and utilizes prioritizing and decision-making skills in planning and provision of patient care. Provides patient and family education regarding the hospitalization course, medication education, discharge instructions, and gathering data for the medication reconciliation. Provides documentation of the nursing process. Answers call lights, performs hourly rounding, and attend to/reports patients needs to the Registered Nurse. Performs designated sterile and aseptic procedures using proper technique (i.e., venipuncture and phlebotomy, IV insertions, and foley insertions) under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assists with obtaining histories for admissions, transfers, and discharges under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains appropriate safety precautions for patients (e.g., car seats, use of restraints, initiation of fall protocol, etc.) and documents interventions. Provides for safe transport of patients through institution. Appropriate measures are taken to escort patients into and out of the hospital Adheres to Infection Control Policy and OSHA Standards related to Standard Precautions. Reports faulty and/or dangerous equipment. Initiates appropriate communication documents (clinical or maintenance requests) in required reporting systems. Assists the care team during emergency situations; May perform chest compressions, maintain crowd control, or be used as a runner to gather equipment during a patient code. Assists with keeping patient rooms stocked with supplies.

Nonessential Functions: Must submit nursing school transcripts to include documentation of clinical skills.

EEOC Statement:

National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.