Certified Nursing Assistant Program- January 2027 Cohort Full-Time Nights Only

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is offering a training pathway for patients care technicians (PCT) in Winfield, Illinois, with a paid training program and eventual transition to a PCT role at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. The program requires enrollment with two years of service after completion and takes place at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL.

Training starts with a 5-week program; night shifts; candidates must work every other weekend and holiday.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be physically able to perform duties including lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Strong interest in healthcare and commitment to training to become certified as a PCT.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor vitals, take glucose measurements, and record intake and output.
• Assist with ADLs and personal care.
• Report abnormal findings to RN and keep rooms clean and orderly.
• Coordinate effectively with staff and manage unit workflow.
• Participate in pre-census and census processes as needed.

Conocimientos

Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Interest in healthcare field

Commitment to training and becoming aN

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Are you interested in joining an organization that is committed to supporting your education so you can start your career in healthcare?

Northwestern Medicine is offering an exciting opportunity to help you enter the healthcare field as a patient care technician (PCT).

Upon hire, you would start our job training program for candidates who are interested in becoming a PCT and earning their certification as a nursing assistant.

The program will provide pay and benefits as you start your training program supported by Northwestern Medicine and Valparaiso University.

Successful applicants will be enrolled in the training program at no cost and will be paid for their time in training. Following the successful completion of the mandatory program, candidates will transition into a PCT with additional support as they become independent in their role. The minimum service requirement is two years.

Training program date: Wednesday, January 20th, 2027

• Training Program: 5-week program Monday-Friday Classes
• Training Location: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois
• Clinical Rotation Location: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois

PCT work location after program completion: Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois

• PCT Shift: Night shift
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday

PCT Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking. Able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.
• Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Physical ability to perform functional requirements as detailed. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• A strong interest in entering the healthcare field to provide hands-on care to patients
• Commitment to completing the required training program & becoming certified

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign‑on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.