Patient Care Assistance to Licensed Nursing Assistant Scholarship

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Type: Full-time

• Job Code: 1998
• Hours:
• FTE: 36 hours/week, 3-12 hour shifts per week
• Weekend
  
  Schedule:
  
  every other weekend
• Holiday
  
  Schedule:
  
  rotating major holidays
• Call
  
  Schedule:
  
  N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Department Name: Progressive Care Unit
• Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

At Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, we believe in investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are thrilled to announce our scholarship program for aspiring Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA). This opportunity provides financial support for your education and hands‑on experience within our hospital environment to help you thrive.

This scholarship program includes:
We understand that pursuing education can be costly. That is why we are offering a scholarship to help cover the expenses associated with becoming a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).

As part of this program, candidates will have the opportunity to work within the hospital environment before starting their formal education. This hands‑on experience as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will allow you to acclimate to the healthcare setting, learn from experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights into the day‑to‑day responsibilities of an LNA.

Throughout the program, you will receive mentorship and support from our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Whether it is guidance on coursework or advice on career development, we are here to help you succeed every step of the way.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

OSHA Category I
- Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

• Standing
  - Up to 1/3
• Walking
  - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
  - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling
  - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
  - None
• Reaching with hands and arms
  - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling
  - None

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds
  - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds
  - None
• More than 100 pounds
  - None

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts
  - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles
  - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
  - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions
  - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock
  - None
• Work with explosives
  - None
• Risk of radiation
  - None
• Vibration
  - None

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

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18-26.22