Nurse Assistant Training Program - Porter Medical Center

UVM Home Health, Inc.; Middlebury (VT); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals for their Nurse Assistant Training Program. This hybrid training lasts 8 weeks and prepares participants to become Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs). Successful candidates will gain essential skills in patient care, communication, and teamwork, while being employed full-time during the training. With a competitive pay rate and full benefits, this program offers a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in healthcare. If you're eager to make a difference and support patients in their daily needs, this program is the perfect stepping stone for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Paid Training

Weekend Off

Differential Pay for Evenings/Nights/Weekends

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and complete the LNA Training Program.
• Previous patient care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and deliver patient care.
• Take vital signs and document in Electronic Medical Records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Completion of LNA Training Program

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the Porter Medical Center Nurse Assistant Training Program.

The class is a hybrid training program lasting 8 weeks where participants learn the skills necessary to become an LNA and prepare to take their licensure test. Porter Medical Center pays for the class tuition, testing, and licensure fees in agreement that participants will remain employed at Porter Medical Center as an LNA in full-time capacity for one year.

Once participants have successfully completed the class and obtained their Nursing Assistant Licensure, they will move into a vacant, full-time LNA position with us.

What is an LNA?

LNA stands for Licensed Nursing Assistant. LNAs are important and valued members of our patient and resident care team. They work closely with residents and patients collaboratively under the direction of an LPN or RN delivering care, assisting with activities of daily living, and communicating with the team about resident changes and needs. 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, observing changes to resident and patient health, and promoting healthy functioning of residents both physically and emotionally.

Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years old by the date of Licensure Test.
2. Completion of The LNA Training Program.
3. Previous patient care experience strongly preferred; successful candidates will be empathetic and compassionate.
4. Must be reliable and able to work well as a member of a team.
5. Strong communication skills are needed along with the ability to follow through.
6. Must have a willingness to learn, support, and mentor team members as you grow, and capacity to take direction.
7. Must have basic computer skills.

Course Information

The Nurse Assistant Trainee program prepares eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in providing direct patient care.

Prerequisites for the class include Internet Access and access to a computer and camera.

The online course and in-person skill class will run for 4-8 weeks, with an additional thirty-two hours of clinicals scheduled in 4-8 hour shifts to be followed by LNA Testing with a date to be determined. This class provides the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for Vermont State Board of Nursing licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.

Participants in the program will be hired as full-time LNA Trainee employees of Porter Medical Center and paid a rate of $20.52 per hour for their class time as well as time worked as an LNA Trainee at Porter Medical Center.

We are now accepting applications for our next available session planned to take place starting April 15, 2025.

Spring 2025

• Employment starts on April 14th or prior
• In-person skills class meeting dates (Tuesdays 4:30-8pm): April 15 - June 10
• Clinicals at Helen Porter: 32 hours anytime between June 11-20
• State testing end of June 2025

Benefits and Pay:

The rate of pay for a new LNA is $21.45 per hour plus any differentials. Every-other weekend will be scheduled off after the completion of the course. These are full-time, benefit-eligible positions. Below are the differentials:

• Evening: $3 per hour in addition to the hourly rate of pay.
• Night: $5 per hour in addition to the hourly rate of pay.
• Weekend: $2 per hour in addition to the hourly rate of pay. The weekend differential shall be paid on top of any applicable evening or night differentials.

Employees of this program are eligible for full benefits.

These positions belong to a collective bargaining unit.