LNA Apprentice - Become an LNA for FREE!

Rockingham County, NH; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

NH Pension Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Rockingham County is offering an LNA Apprentice Program where training is fully paid for and successful candidates are hired as Full Time LNAs upon licensure. Accepted students take hybrid classes with online theory and in-person clinicals, while employed as a Temporary Universal Worker during training.

After license, you commit to one year of full-time service at Rockingham County. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and submit an essay describing their nursing passion,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Submit a brief essay (up to 200 words) addressing your interest in nursing and the program.
• Post-offer physical and drug testing, as well as criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• LNA training fully paid and employment as Full Time LNA upon license.
• Hybrid classes: online theory with in-person clinicals.
• Work full-time at Rockingham County for one year after license.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BECOME AN LNA FOR FREE!
Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Human Resources, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

BECOME AN LNA FOR FREE!
Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Human Resources, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

Scope Of Position

Enjoy up to a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus and become an LNA for FREE! Rockingham County has partnered with local LNA Programs in NH to have your LNA training fully paid for and hire you as a Full Time LNA! The Licensed Nursing Assistant Apprentice Program will provide you with the basic nursing skills to prepare you for a successful career in healthcare while working for Rockingham County.

Accepted students will take hybrid classes (online theory/in-person clinicals) at a local LNA Program to learn the required skills to become an LNA. While taking classes, students have the option of working at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center as a Temporary Universal Worker. After receipt of their LNA License, students are required to work full-time at Rockingham County for one (1) consecutive year as an LNA.

Course Requirements

• Ability to be accepted into any of the following LNA Programs (application provided separately by Rockingham County)
  • LNA Health Careers (Manchester, NH)
  • Manchester Community College (Manchester, NH)
  • NHTI Community College (Concord, NH)
  • Great Bay Community College (Portsmouth, NH)
• 50-60 hours of online theory.
• Up to 24 hours of in-person, pre-clinical laboratory.
• 60 hours of on-site clinical.
• State test after completion of the course and successful passing of the exam within 3 attempts during the span of 3 months.
• Continued full-time employment for one (1) consecutive year at Rockingham County as an LNA upon receipt of license.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Submit a brief essay, up to 200 words, addressing the following items:
  • Describe the qualities that you value about the nursing field.
  • Tell us about your character, traits, skills, or previous experiences leading you to this program opportunity.
  • What does becoming a Licensed Nursing Assistant mean to you?

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.

Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan). Go to www.nhrs.org for more information.

For Complete Benefit Information

Rockingham County Benefit Guide

Additional Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off (22.13 days accrued each year)*
• 11-12 Paid Holidays*
• $150/Year Uniform Stipend**
• Shift Pick Up Bonuses**
• Short Staff Pay**
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability***
• 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000)
• Optional Long Term Disability***
• Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Website
• On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair

*Pro-rated for part-time employees

• For nursing employees only
• For full time employees only, "Weekender" employees are not eligible for disability insurance