LNA Apprentice (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare•Lancaster, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Country Healthcare (NCH) is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH is a comprehensive healthcare network committed to the health and well-being of the communities it serves. This role emphasizes advancing High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and consistent high performance. The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Apprentice is an employee actively enrolled in an approved nursing assistant training program. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), clinical instructor, or other designated licensed healthcare professional, the LNA Apprentice assists with basic patient care activities appropriate to their level of education, training, and demonstrated competency. The goal is to promote patient dignity, privacy, safety, and comfort while developing the necessary skills to become a Licensed Nursing Assistant upon successful completion of the program and certification.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is Required
Enrollment in and active participation in an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
Must meet all eligibility requirements established by the approved training program.
Additional healthcare-related training certifications appropriate to student status.
Successful completion of an American Heart Association accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS), or ACLS and PALS combined (for clinical staff), Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis.
Active Listening
Attention to Detail
Basic Patient Care
Communication Skills
Compassionate Care
Customer Service
Dependability
Infection Prevention Awareness
Interpersonal Communication
Observation and Reporting
Organization
Professionalism
Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Ability to participate successfully in patient care activities as part of an approved nursing assistant training program.
Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention to detail for extended periods while performing hands-on patient care and operational tasks.
Ability to assess, interpret, and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions, environmental factors, and safety concerns in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills during routine and emergency situations.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting productivity, quality, and patient care expectations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members through verbal, written, and auditory methods.
Ability to comprehend, retain, and apply complex instructions, policies, procedures, and technical information.
Ability to perform work requires frequent mental alertness, situational awareness, and coordination while standing, walking, lifting, and using fine motor skills for prolonged periods.
Ability to adapt to interruptions, changing workflows, varying patient volumes, and evolving clinical priorities with professionalism and composure.
Ability to work safely and effectively in environments involving exposure to body fluids, chemicals, medical equipment, and other healthcare-related hazards while adhering to infection prevention and safety protocols.
Ability to accurately distinguish colors, sounds, visual cues, and monitor readings necessary for safe patient care and equipment operation.
Ability to maintain emotional stability, professionalism, and effective interpersonal interactions during stressful, sensitive, or physically demanding situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with organizational standard.

Nice To Haves

No prior healthcare experience required.

Responsibilities

Participates in required classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, clinical training activities, orientation programs, and competency validation associated with the approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
Performs only those patient care activities that have been taught, validated, authorized by the training program, and assigned under appropriate supervision.
Assists patients with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, and other activities of daily living consistent with approved training and demonstrated competency.
Supports patient nutrition and hydration needs, including meal assistance, feeding support, and monitoring intake as directed by licensed staff.
Assists with elimination needs, toileting, continence care, and related patient support activities under appropriate supervision.
Obtains and reports vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other patient observations that are within the apprentice's approved level of training and competency.
Assists with ambulation, repositioning, transfers, range-of-motion activities, and mobility support according to established safety practices and training requirements.
Observes patient conditions during assigned care activities and promptly reports on changes, concerns, abnormal findings, or potential safety risks to the supervising RN, LPN, or clinical instructor.
Maintains patient dignity, confidentiality, privacy, and respect while delivering care and interacting with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and comfortable patient environment, including room organization, supply replenishment, and equipment readiness.
Communicates assigned-care activities, observations, completion of tasks, and patient concerns to supervising licensed staff in a timely and professional manner.
Documents patient care activities and observations only as permitted by organizational policy, training program requirements, and under required supervision or review.
Responds appropriately during emergency situations by following the direction of licensed staff and performing only those tasks appropriate for the apprentice role and current training level.
Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, clinical instructors, licensed staff, medical staff, support personnel, and other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, appropriate appearance, effective time management, compliance with organizational policies, and commitment to ongoing learning while preparing to transition into the Licensed Nursing Assistant role.
Performs additional duties as assigned.