We here at Baptist Health know that we cannot grow as a company if our employees cannot grow individually. We strive to offer the best in continuing education to improve our staff's medical knowledge, execution of best practices, overall competency, and quality of care.
Baptist Health College Little Rock offers nine different programs of study and a ton of flexibility so that you can learn what you want, when you want. Baptist Health also has a Nurse Residency program for graduate nurses to help them ramp up to competency in their nursing career. We also offer plenty of classes on health and wellness that all our employees are welcome to attend. At Baptist Health, growth is our goal and we want you to be a part of it.
At Baptist Health we encourage our team to extend their skills, discover uncharted paths, find new passions, and challenge their hearts and minds.
Clinical Experience
In each of our programs, you will receive extensive clinical experience that begins early in the educational process. We are proud to have the reputation of producing professional, “work-ready” graduates.
Program Variety
With eight different programs of study, two different enrollment times, and varying program lengths, we are proud to offer something for everyone interested in healthcare.
Retention & Outcomes
We are proud to have extremely competitive student retention, graduate board passage and job placement rates.
Our Mission
Baptist Health College Little Rock, a part of Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, shapes the health of Arkansans by educating and mentoring healthcare professionals with excellence and Christian compassion.
Our Values
Service. Honesty. Respect. Stewardship. Performance. These five values are integral to achieving our mission and ensuring each student’s success and happiness.
Christian Guidance
The vision of our organization places special emphasis on Christian values, high quality services, and continuous improvement.
We offer one-year certificate programs, a two-year associate degree, and a number of baccalaureate degree programs in affiliation with partnering colleges and universities.
Surgical Technology
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse, and anticipate the needs of the surgeon utilize surgical equipment and provide for the needs of the patient and surgical team.
Radiography
Radiographers are medical professionals who perform diagnostic x-ray examinations using ionizing radiation and assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.
Registered Nursing
Registered nurses provide and direct others in the provision of nursing care to patients in acute care settings and a variety of other healthcare agencies. The Accelerated Track is an option for Paramedics and LPN/LPTNs who wish to become a registered nurse.
Practical Nursing
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse provides direct patient bedside care such as personal hygiene, treatments, and medication administration.
Sleep Technology
Sleep technologists are medical professionals responsible for patient care and outpatient procedures associated with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Technologists perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment, and aid in health maintenance.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologists utilize small amounts of radioactive pharmaceuticals for diagnosing and treating various diseases.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistants help clients of all ages learn or regain the skills required to function as independently as possible with self care, work, play and leisure activities.
We are hiring in both clinical and non-clinical departments across all of our hospitals. Browse jobs by department or click the button below to see all of our career opportunities.
"Be ye strong therefor, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded."
-2 Chronicles 15:7
All new graduate RNs hired into Baptist Health will automatically be enrolled into the residency program. The Baptist Health RN Residency is designed to provide educational development opportunities to equip the new graduate Registered Nurse with the knowledge and skill needed to smoothly transition to practice. Our goal is to develop highly competent, emotionally healthy, engaged employees who practice professional nursing at its highest level and are committed to excellence and life-long learning.
All new graduate RNs hired into Baptist Health will automatically be enrolled into the residency program. The Baptist Health RN Residency is designed to provide educational development opportunities to equip the new graduate Registered Nurse with the knowledge and skill needed to smoothly transition to practice. Our goal is to develop highly competent, emotionally healthy, engaged employees who practice professional nursing at its highest level and are committed to excellence and life-long learning.
Residency sessions are made up of the R100’s, which include Clinical Concepts, along with the R200’s, which consist of Professional Practice & Healthy Work Environment Concepts.
12 4-Hour Sessions each offered quarterly. 2 Sessions are paired together each offering, allowing the option of attending morning, afternoon, or all day.
The resident is required to attend all 12 sessions within 12 months.
