Registration is now open! After you register, you will receive the detailed information session video to learn more about the Nurse Assistant training program.
Program Overview:
Do you enjoy helping people, learning, and working as part of a team? Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Cheshire Medical Center, in collaboration with River Valley Community College (RVCC) and LNA Health Careers, are offering paid LNA training programs at RVCC in Lebanon and Cheshire Medical Center in Keene. Earn a training wage while you learn entry-level nursing, caregiver and communication skills. In addition, you will learn how to provide compassionate care and work as a member of a patient care team.
Up to eight (8) individuals will be selected and hired by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics to become Nursing Assistants working in our Lebanon area inpatient units. Additional cohorts will select up to four (4) individuals to be hired by Cheshire Medical Center to become Nursing Assistants working in our Keene area units. The training program is taught using a combination of classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical training. If selected you will receive a training wage and the cost of the training program will be sponsored by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics and Cheshire Medical Center. Upon completion of the program and obtaining your Nurse Assistant license, you will be offered a full-time Licensed Nurse Assistant position within an inpatient unit.
The Role of a Licensed Nurse Assistant:
Licensed Nurse Assistants (LNAs) are the heart of medicine, a compassionate touch, and foundation of the care teams that provide care to our patients. The role of an LNA is fast-paced, interesting, and patient safety guides every interaction. LNAs work under the guidance of registered nurses and other medical workers. Much of an LNAs work is spent directly with patients. LNAs:
Obtain and record patient vital signs, temperature, pulse, height, weight and blood pressure, intakes and outputs
Document in patient’s electronic medical record
Assists the RN – tasks delegated by their direct care RN
Assist other LNAs with designated assignments
Assist with discharges/admissions
Keeps room/unit clean
Provide exceptional patient experience and care
Application Deadline is January 1st and Interviews start January 7th and 8th.
To register online, please visit us at: https://dhwri.org/nurse-assistant-training-program/
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
