Licensed Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (2-year commitment)
How this pay compares
This posting states $22.72–$33.13 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Vermont post a median of $24.08 an hour, the middle half $22.54–$26.98, across 55 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Vermont earn a median of $22.66 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Vermont requires of a certified nursing assistant
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), from the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Board of Nursing); programs approved by the Dept. of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living.
- Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Competency examination approved by DAIL (or an equivalent exam acceptable to the Board); after three failed attempts the candidate must repeat an approved program.
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About the job
Building Name: CVMC - Central Vermont Medical Center
Location Address: 130 Fisher Road, Berlin Vermont
Regular
Department: CVMC - Medical Surgical
Shift: Night-12Hr
Salary Range: Min $22.72 Mid $27.92 Max $33.13
Recruiter: Stephanie St Hilaire
We are more than just science. At our heart, we are 1700 employees united by an inspiration to care for our community. We are CVMC.
External LNA candidates with at least 1 year of experience (and have not worked for UVMHN within the last year) may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (gross amount, subject to terms, conditions, and change) which requires a 2-year commitment. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.
SHIFTS & HOURS
- Day and Night Shifts: Our shifts in Med/Surg are 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Multiple Schedules: We offer full-time (36 hours/week - 6 shifts/pay period), part time (varied options of 1 or 2 shifts/week), or per diem positions as candidates are qualified and selected, based on our staffing needs.
- Shift Differentials: Our differentials vary based on hours worked and type of role hired into. Apply today and talk with a recruiter about what these look like for the type of position you are interested in.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Licensed Nurse performs direct and indirect nursing care for patients. Is responsible for the care provided to assigned patients and accountable to the unit manager/charge nurse for such care.
- Provides care to assigned patients in conformance with Nursing Department Policies, Standards of Practice, physician orders and an approved plan of care. Promotes communication of patients’ status, change in condition and patients’ need with the licensed nurse.
- Functions within Nursing Department and CVMC/WDR policies and procedures.
- Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the nursing department and CVMC/Woodridge.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of 75-hour Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program.
- Registered in the State of Vermont as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
EXPERIENCE
- Prior experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in a health care setting is preferred.
- Must demonstrate ability to perform basic nursing care skills.
BENEFITS
We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, and so much more! Review our benefit summary at: https://www.cvmc.org/about-cvmc/careers/benefits
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM
- We are CVMC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw88cCmq_3o
- What makes the nursing team at CVMC so great?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUGtDcaX6TM&list=PLtNh0GypcImY8mQsdnuCtomZW0wKTW-rQ
- To learn more about CVMC visit www.cvmc.org or review our fact sheet at https://www.cvmc.org/sites/default/files/documents/CVMC-Fact-Sheet.pdf
From Central Vermont Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Central Vermont Medical Center
Central Vermont Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Barre, VT. Its job board posts jobs for imaging techs, nurses and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Central Vermont Medical Center
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