Job Description

The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) assists Registered Nurses (RN) in providing individualized goal directed patient care.High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a nursing assistant course to allow one to qualify for the LNA test required. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Prior nursing assistant experience preferred. Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State Licensed Nursing Assistant license by date of employment required. Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.About SVHCSouthwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), an integrated non-profit health system, has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital, 25 primary care and specialty care practices, two nursing homes, and a foundation at nine total locations in Bennington and nearby New York and Massachusetts. Through visionary partnerships with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Castleton University, and others, nearly 1,400 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort for the 75,000 people they serve. Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation\xe2\x80\x99s most stringent regulators and the industry\xe2\x80\x99s leading professional organizations, including the American Hospital Association, the Lown Institute, the Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.About the RegionSouthwestern Vermont and the nearby Berkshires are worth relocating for. The area features endless recreational opportunities, including golf, hiking, biking, and skiing. Local residents\xe2\x80\x99 lives are enriched through abundant professional and amateur theater and music organizations and several nationally recognized art museums. Among the many noteworthy historical sites are our iconic battle monument and the Robert Frost Stone House Museum. A vibrant sustainable agriculture community provides the highest quality farm-fresh foods at the area\xe2\x80\x99s family-friendly farmers markets. Every day residents enjoy excellent primary, secondary, and collegiate educational institutions, and inspiring landscapes of uncommon beauty. Finally, when life calls for celebration, there are excellent restaurants, craft brews, and truly special shops to visit. On the off chance that you are the type of person who gets lonesome for the excitement of a large city, you can be there in 3 hours or less. Our corner of Vermont\xe2\x80\x99s special magic is the combination of wholesome rural beauty with heightened cultural sophistication.Equal Opportunity EmployerSouthwestern Vermont Health Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Southwestern Vermont Healthcare