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Nurse Assistant TraineeUniversity of Vermont Medical CenterBurlington, VermontPart-Time, Full-Time or Per DiemIf you are interested in training to become an LNA at The University of Vermont Medical Center, please follow the link to complete the online application. Our course is 4-5 weeks long with daytime classes running Monday through Friday. It is typically around 40 hours per week during the initial training period. Upon successful completion of the course and state-run LNA exam, you will receive licensure through the State of Vermont and begin work on the assigned unit.Our ideal candidates will be reliable, flexible, compassionate and empathetic. Must have a strong sense of teamwork and a focus on providing the best possible care to our patients. Extraordinary time management is a must on our fast-paced inpatient units.Job DescriptionThe Nurse Assistant Trainee is responsible for specific aspects of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): taking vital signs, responding to call lights, Electronic Medical Record documentation, personal care, including bathing, mouth care, toileting and skin care.The salary for the Nurse Assistant Trainee position is $15.15/hr. Once your LNA license is obtained, salary is increased to $15.31/hr.Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of UVMMC Nurse Assistant Trainee course within 5 weeks of hire.
Previous patient care experience is strongly preferred.
The physical requirements for this position are as follows:
Lifting – 35-50 lbs
Carrying – 25-34 lbs
Pushing/Pulling – 35-50 lbsCourse InformationThe Nurse Assistant Trainee program prepares eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in providing direct patient care.The course will begin on Tuesday, January 12 and is approximately 153 hours divided over a period of four to five weeks. This class provides the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for Vermont State Board of Nursing licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
The training course consists of a combination of classroom, lab and clinical practice in an acute medical/surgical setting.
Clinical practice is held at the Medical Center Campus on specific units.
Course takes place Monday through Friday. A schedule is provided the first day of class.
A mandatory 4-hour skill practice session will be scheduled prior to the state licensing test.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/job-postings/nurse-assistant-traineeThe University of Vermont Medical Center complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, national origin, religion, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces.
