Licensed Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (gross)

Job summary

Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Nursing Assistant to support Med/Surg units with 36 hours/week, various shift options, and a potential sign-on bonus. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to care plans, and clear communication with the nursing team.

External candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 gross with a 2-year commitment; current CVMC employees are excluded. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, plus paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of 75-hour Nurse Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant registered in Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients as assigned.
• Communicate patient status and changes in condition to the licensed nurse.
• Adhere to Nursing Department policies and approved care plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Basic nursing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

75-hour Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation

Licensed Nursing Assistant (Vermont)

Job description

We are more than just science. At our heart, we are 1700 employees united by an inspiration to care for our community. We are CVMC.

External LNA candidates with at least 1 year of experience (and have not worked for UVMHN within the last year) may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (gross amount, subject to terms, conditions, and change) which requires a 2-year commitment.

Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

SHIFTS & HOURS

• Day and Night Shifts: Our shifts in Med/Surg are 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Multiple Schedules: We offer full-time (36 hours/week - 6 shifts/pay period), part time (varied options of 1 or 2 shifts/week), or per diem positions as candidates are qualified and selected, based on our staffing needs.
• Shift Differentials: Our differentials vary based on hours worked and type of role hired into. Apply today and talk with a recruiter about what these look like for the type of position you are interested in.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs direct and indirect nursing care for patients. Is responsible for the care provided to assigned patients and accountable to the unit manager/charge nurse for such care.

• Provides care to assigned patients in conformance with Nursing Department Policies, Standards of Practice, physician orders and an approved plan of care. Promotes communication of patients’ status, change in condition and patients’ need with the licensed nurse.
• Functions within Nursing Department and CVMC/WDR policies and procedures.
• Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and CVMC/Woodridge.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of 75-hour Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program.
• Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.

Experience

• Prior experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a health care setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills.

Benefits

We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more! Review our benefit summary at: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/careers/benefits

Learn More About Our Team

• We are CVMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw88cCmq_3o
• What makes the nursing team at CVMC so great? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUGtDcaX6TM&list=PLtNh0GypcImY8mQsdnuCtomZW0wKTW-rQ
• To learn more about CVMC visit www.cvmc.org or review our fact sheet at https://www.cvmc.org/sites/default/files/documents/CVMC-Fact-Sheet.pdf