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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine offers a paid, five-week training program for candidates interested in becoming patient care technicians (PCTs) and earning nursing assistant certification. Successful applicants are enrolled at no cost and receive pay and benefits during training, which is supported by Northwestern Medicine and Valparaiso University. After completing the mandatory program, candidates transition into a PCT role at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois, with additional support as they become independent. The minimum service requirement is two years. The cohort begins January 20, 2027. Classes run Monday through Friday, and both the training and clinical rotations take place at Central DuPage Hospital. After the program, the PCT position is on the night shift and requires work every other weekend and holiday. The position is 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE), with hourly compensation of $17.05 to $18.33.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Physical ability to meet the role's functional requirements: regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Strong interest in entering the healthcare field and providing hands-on patient care.
Commitment to completing the required training program and becoming certified.
Commitment to the minimum two-year service requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Report abnormal findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, including the ability to function under stressful situations.
Use critical-thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work promptly as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change.
Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely; use appropriate telephone etiquette and communicate information to appropriate staff, family, or patients.
Manage overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.