Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee

UnityPoint Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant Trainee Program is a paid, entry-level training program for internal and external applicants. It provides access to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) career at UnityPoint Health-Meriter. Participants complete 40 hours of online coursework and 35 hours of in-person, hands-on skills and clinical training through a partnership with the Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation at 3001 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713. Program tuition is fully covered by UnityPoint Health-Meriter, which also covers one attempt at the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination. Textbooks, laboratory materials, instructional resources, and academic support are provided. Transportation to clinics for clinical requirements and other additional expenses are not covered. Participants are compensated biweekly during the program.

After successfully completing the program and passing the CNA certification exam, participants transition into a CNA I position of 0.3 FTE or higher in a UnityPoint Health-Meriter Tower unit (6T, 9T, 8T, 11T, or Float Pool). The resulting CNA position typically includes an every-other-weekend rotation and may involve a mix of day, PM, and night shifts. Participants must sign an agreement to work for UPH-Meriter as a CNA for at least 12 months. Participants under 18 may participate only in summer cohorts.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in high school or a GED-equivalent program and be at least 16 years old.
• Meet CNA program admission requirements.
• Sign a team member agreement committing to work for UPH-Meriter as a CNA for at least 12 months.
• Successfully complete the training program and pass the CNA certification exam to transition into a CNA I position.
• No previous or healthcare experience is required.

Benefits

• Paid training with biweekly compensation during the program.
• Program tuition is fully covered by UnityPoint Health-Meriter.
• One attempt at the Nursing Assistant Certification Examination is covered.
• Textbooks, laboratory materials, instructional resources, and academic support are provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED