2027 Nurse Assistant Trainee Program - University of Vermont Medical Center

UVM Medical Center • Burlington, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Vermont Medical Center Nurse Assistant Trainee program prepares eligible candidates to provide direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The five-week course is approximately 196 hours and combines classroom instruction, lab work, and clinical practice in an acute medical/surgical setting. Classes run Monday through Friday, with a schedule provided on the first day. A mandatory four-hour skill practice session is scheduled before the state licensing test. The initial training period is a full-time commitment, typically around 40 hours per week, with daytime classes.

After successfully completing the course and the state-run LNA exam, trainees receive licensure through the State of Vermont and begin work on their assigned unit. Work after licensure may be full-time, part-time, or per diem, and shifts vary. A one-year commitment to the assigned unit is required after program completion. The trainee salary is $21.22 per hour; after obtaining an LNA license, the salary increases to $22.93 per hour. This is a bargaining union position.

The program is open to applicants with or without a medical background, including students in nursing, health sciences, or related fields. ESL learners may receive access to the ReadyCNA Companion Course for up to 12 weeks, up to eight group classes available 24/7, and unlimited access to the EnGen course catalogue. The role is based at the University of Vermont Medical Center’s main campus in Burlington, Vermont.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old by the date of the licensure test.
• Complete the UVMMC Nurse Assistant Trainee course within five weeks of hire.
• Previous patient care experience is strongly preferred.
• Be reliable, flexible, compassionate, and empathetic.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork and focus on providing the best possible patient care.
• Have strong time-management skills for fast-paced inpatient units.
• Indicate all shifts the applicant is willing to work; consideration is limited to positions matching the stated preferences.
• Commit to the assigned unit for one year after completing the program.
• Meet the physical requirements: lift 35–50 lbs, carry 25–34 lbs, and push/pull 35–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience.
• Background or studies in nursing, health sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific aspects of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Take patients’ vital signs.
• Respond to call lights.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, mouth care, toileting, and skin care.
• Complete classroom, lab, and clinical training and the state licensing process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed