Certified Nursing Assistant Student Program-June 2026 Cohort Part-Time

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 June 24th 2026

• Training Program Shift/Duration: 1st shift (Day) 5-week program Monday-Friday
• 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: Days
• 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 :

Required:

• 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 visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time