Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health®; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient care support in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help ensure patient safety and comfort across care environments.

The role requires CPR/BCLS certification and a minimum of six months’ experience in an acute or long-term care facility, with a focus on teamwork and efficient prioritization of patient needs.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Assist with patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive devices.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs and input/output measurements.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge while handling patient belongings.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond to patient call lights, phone, and paging systems.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Education

CPR/BCLS certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Effective Communication And Teamwork Skills Required

Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

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.