Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking applicants for the Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee program in Madison, WI. This entry-level program supports candidates in obtaining CNA certification while offering a stipend during training. The program includes both online coursework and in-person skills training, preparing participants for a fulfilling healthcare career with a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Paid training

100% tuition covered

Textbooks and materials provided

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• No previous healthcare experience required.
• Commit to work for 12 months as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a paid training program leading to CNA certification.
• Complete online courses and clinical training.
• Transition to a CNA position upon successful completion.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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15044BR

FTE: 0.0

Shift: 15-40 hours per week, Day Shift

Compensation: biweekly stipend for 6 weeks (3 X $499.80)

Hours Per Week: 15-40 (varies week to week)

Weekends: Some

Non-Benefit Eligible

The Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee Program is a paid training program designed for internal and external applicants. The CNA Trainee position is an entry level position that facilitates the team member’s access to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) career at UnityPoint Health-Meriter. Upon successful completion of the trainee program and passing the CNA certification exam, the team member will transition into a CNA I 0.5TE or higher FTE position within one of our Tower units at Unity Point Health-Meriter (6T, 9T, 8T, Float Pool). **If the Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Pathways Program participant is under 18 years of age, they are only eligible to participate in the summer cohorts. They can also accept a Certified Nursing Assistant position in a .2 FTE role or higher after completing the program. During the duration of the Program, you will receive a biweekly stipend for 6 weeks (3 X $499.80).

Program Timeline:

• Applications due 6/27/2025
• Notification of acceptance into program the week of 7/28-7/31
• Orientation: Meet with UnityPoint Health-Meriter Employee Health and CHES (8/1-8/22)
• Online Classes: 9/21/2025 due date (48 hours of online course content and 40 hours of in-person, hands-on skills/clinical training)
• Program Dates:
  
  

Online Coursework Due Dates Due DateCoursework9/21/2025CNA Online Modules (40 hours)10/6/2025EssentiALZ Online Module and Exam

(5 hours)

• In-Person Meeting Dates DateTimeLocation8/25/2025Online - TBDWelcome Meeting - Meriter9/12/20258am-3pCHES - BLSDue Date8am-3:30pCHES9/24/20258am-3:30pCHES9/25/20258am-5pCHES then at Meriter9/26/2025CourseworkMeriter 9T - Clinicals9/27/20256:30am-1pMeriter 9T - Clinicals9/29/20258am-3:30pCHES - Exam Prep9/30/20258am-12:30p9/21/202510/1/20258am-2pExam Day10/2/2025n/aStart online exam portion10/6/202n/aOnline portion and exam due dateCNA Online Modules (40 hours)8am-12:30pCHES - Geriatric Simulation Day10/8/2025TBDExam Retake10/13/2025-10/17/20257:45am-5pNew Team Member Orientation/Patient Care Orientation
  
  

Program Overview:

UnityPoint Health-Meriter is partnering with the Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation to provide this training at 3001 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713. You will complete the course that will make you eligible to sit for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam. You will be paid for the 88 hours to complete the program by stipend. Tuition for the program is 100% covered by UnityPoint Health - Meriter. This program will also cover the cost for you to sit for one attempt of the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. Additional expenses, such as transportation to clinics for clinical requirements, are not covered as part of this program. We will provide you with textbooks, laboratory materials, instructional resources, and academic support. Once you have successfully completed the program you will transition into your CNA position which typically has an every other weekend rotation and could be a mixture of Days, PMs, and Nights.

• Day Shift – 0700a - 330p
• PM shift – 300p - 1130p
• Night Shift – 1100p - 0730a
  
  

About Gloria Jones-Bey

The Gloria Jones-Bey Nursing Assistant Program is named in honor of Gloria Jones-Bey, a former Vice President at Meriter Hospital and respected African American nursing professional in the Madison community. Born in Georgia and raised in New York, Gloria began her career as a medical technician. In 1967, she graduated magna cum laude from Long Island University, earned a Master's in Public Administration from New York University in 1971 and completed post-graduate work in health care economics. Gloria came to Madison in 1978 and contributed significantly to innovative program development and quality improvement at Meriter Hospital, from which she retired in 1995. For her entire career, she advocated for nurses and worked diligently for quality nursing care.

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in high school or GED equivalent program and at least 16 years old.
• Qualified to meet CNA program requirements for admission
• No previous/healthcare experience required
• Sign a team member agreement committing to work for UPH-Meriter as a CNA for at least 12 months.
  
  

How to Apply:

Complete the online application and submit a resume by 6/27/2025.

Candidates from historically marginalized populations (i.e. people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ and/or disability community, etc.) are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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