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Nursing Assistant Trainee

Burlington, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Category: Technician Job ID: JR76395 Date posted: 04/23/2025
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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Our values include, but are not limited to, teamwork, respect, communication, and transparency. We strive for excellence in our nursing care and achieve this by working collaboratively with all care team members to ensure the patient, their safety, and their family are at the center of all we do.

Nursing Assistant Trainee Program

Job Description:

Ready to launch a career in healthcare with a team that values learning, growth, and compassionate care? Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is excited to offer a paid Nursing Assistant Trainee Program designed to prepare motivated individuals for a full-time or part-time role as a Nursing Assistant (NA) in one of our hospital departments.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be matched to open Nursing Assistant positions across our hospital units based on availability, shift preference, and candidate interest. These roles may be full-time or part-time. The training program itself requires full-time participation for the first three weeks, after which trainees will begin working the scheduled hours of their assigned role.

Why Join Lahey?

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is a nationally recognized teaching hospital known for innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. As part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, you’ll be joining a vibrant and inclusive environment with access to world-class resources, career development opportunities, and a team that’s invested in your future.

What to Expect in the Program:

Week 1: Orientation, classroom simulation, and online training

Week 2: Hands-on clinical experience with Registered Nurse Unit-Based Educators

Week 3: Hands-on clinical experience with a preceptor and transition to independent practice

Program Highlights:

  • Paid training
  • Direct pathway to full-time or part-time employment as a Nursing Assistant
  • Hands-on experience in a supportive, high-acuity hospital environment
  • Exposure to specialty units and mentorship from experienced clinical staff

Who Should Apply:

  • Individuals interested in a career in patient care
  • No prior experience required – just a passion for healthcare and willingness to learn
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must obtain BLS certification before transitioning into the full-time or part-time NA role

After the Program:

You’ll step confidently into a full-time or part-time role as a Nursing Assistant, where you’ll be an integral part of the care team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, nutrition, safety rounding, and more. As your skills grow, so will your opportunities within the Lahey network.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference and explore your potential, Beth Israel Lahey Health is the place you belong. Our system includes a network of hospitals, physician practices, outpatient centers, and other healthcare facilities and we offer a broad range of careers in direct patient care, environmental services, registration, finance and many other fields. We are focused on providing compassionate and personalized healthcare with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and research and offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Conveniently, we have many locations in communities across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we see you for all that you are – your experience and your dreams. Explore our open opportunities and find out why so many have already chosen to join our team.

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