Nurse Assistant Training Program

Dartmouth Health Career Institute; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training wage

Cost of training sponsored

Job summary

Dartmouth Health Career Institute is offering a paid Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) training program in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Selected candidates will receive training through classroom instruction and practical experiences, with the prospect of full-time employment upon licensure.

The program emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork, as LNAs play a critical role in patient safety and care. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with others and possess a proactive and compassionate disposition.

Qualifications

• Must be available for training dates.
• Role requires interaction with patients and medical staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient vital signs.
• Document in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Assist the RN with delegated tasks.

Skills

Enjoys working with people

Team player

Compassionate

Proactive

Job description

After you apply, you will receive a detailed information session video to learn more about the Nurse Assistant Training Program.

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 eight (8) 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.

*Applicants should be available to participate in the dates listed above by program.

Attributes of a Successful Licensed Nurse Assistant:

• Enjoys working with people
• Open‑minded
• Team player
• Proactive
• Thoughtful & compassionate
• Helpful
• Engaged
• Acts with dignity & integrity

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
• Assist 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