2026 Nurse Assistant Trainee Program - University of Vermont Medical Center

Job Summary

The Nurse Assistant Trainee is responsible for specific aspects of direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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.

Requirements

• Age will be 18 years old or more by date of Licensure
• Completion of UVMMC Nurse Assistant Trainee course within 5 weeks of hire
• Previous Patient Care Experience (strongly preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Lifting – 35-50 lbs
• Carrying – 25-34 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling – 35-50 lbs

Course Information

• Prepares eligible candidates to practice as nursing assistants in providing direct patient care
• Course is approximately 196 hours divided over a period of five weeks
• Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for Vermont State Board of Nursing licensure as a Licensed Nursing Assistant
• Includes a combination of classroom, lab and clinical practice in an acute medical/surgical setting
• Clinical practice is held at the Medical Center Campus on specific units
• Course takes place Monday through Friday
• Mandatory 4-hour skill practice session will be scheduled prior to the state licensing test

Benefits

• Upon successful completion of the course and state-run LNA exam, you will receive licensure through the State of Vermont and begin work on the assigned unit as full time, part time or per diem
• Salary for the Nurse Assistant Trainee position is $21.22/hour
• Once your LNA license is obtained, salary is increased to $22.93/hour

Pay

$21.22/hour for Nurse Assistant Trainee position, increases to $22.93/hour upon obtaining LNA license.

Schedule

Daytime classes run Monday through Friday, with a typical 40 hours per week during the initial training period.