Nurse Assistant Training Program - Porter Medical Center
Nurse Assistant Training Program - Porter Medical Center
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in the Porter Medical Center Nurse Assistant Training Program.
Our application for the April 14th course is now closed. We are accepting applications for the course starting in July.
The class is a hybrid training program lasting 8 weeks where participants learn the skills necessary to become and 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 fulltime capacity one year.
Once participants have successfully completed the class and obtained their Nursing Assistant Licensure they will move into a vacant fulltime 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 a 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:
Must be at least 18 years old by date of Licensure Test
Completion of The LNA Training Program.
Previous patient care experience strongly preferred; successful candidates will be empathetic and compassionate.
Must be reliable and able to work well as a member of a team.
Strong communication skills are needed along with the ability to follow through.
Must have a willingness to learn support and mentor team members as you grow and capacity to take direction.
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 inperson skill class will run from for 48 weeks with an additional thirtytwo hours of clinicals will be scheduled in 48 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 are will be hired as fulltime 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 4:308pm): April 15 June 10
- Clinicals at Helen Porter: 32 hours anytime between June 1120
- 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. Everyother weekend will be scheduled off after the completion of the course. These are fulltime benefiteligible positions. Below are the differentials:
- Evening: $3 per hour in addition to hourly rate of pay.
- Night: $5 per hour in addition to hourly rate of pay.
- Weekend: $2 per hour in addition to 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.
This is a bargaining union position.Employment Type
Full-Time
