Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Extern - Hyde Park - The University of Chicago Medicine

Prairie State College and Malcolm X College students - Get your BNA training and certification paid for!

In partnership with Prairie State College and Malcolm X College, the UChicago Medicine Health System is proud to announce the 2024 fall cohort of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. This program is a unique opportunity for students who are currently enrolled in the current October class for Basic Nursing Assistant program at either Prairie State College or Malcolm X College.

As a participant in the program, the cost of tuition for the BNA program will be reimbursed at 100% by UCM through grant funds. Participants will also gain exposure to the inpatient setting through a paid job opportunity to work on a unit throughout the duration of the program. Lastly, participants will be eligible for full-time or part-time permanent employment at UCM, as a certified nursing assistant, upon successful completion of the program. 

Please note: Only students who meet the criteria listed below will be reviewed at this time.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Extern - Hyde Park 

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Extern is a participant in the CNA Pathway program and will perform activities which support the learning of the Nursing Support Assistant role on a patient care unit. 

Under the direction of unit leadership and the support of a partner, the CNA Extern will obtain knowledge through strictly observation of proper operations, tasks, and responsibilities related to a nursing support assistant role, including: 

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and staff
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and kindness with patients and staff
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, and enthusiasm for the work.
• Observe proper techniques and methods to support patient care
• Observe proper techniques to support patient room set-up and transitions
• Observe interdisciplinary cross collaboration and problem solving activities

Position Details:

• This role is a temporary, paid position.
• Time requirement is 4 consecutive hours a week (Fridays) for 8 weeks. Schedule will not conflict with education program class times and course requirements.
• Location will be onsite, on an in-patient unit.

Upon successful program completion, participants will have earned a C.N.A Certification and will be eligible for a permanent Nursing Support Assistant role at UCM. 

Applicant Criteria:

• Interested applicants must be currently enrolled in the 2024 October start of the Basic Nursing Assistant training program at either Prairie State College or Malcolm X College.
• Only active students for the October 2024 class will be reviewed.
• Applicants must be able to pass background check and medical clearance. 
• Applicants must commit to 100% attendance to 4 hour shifts for 8 weeks
• Applicants must complete an application and interview with UCM Talent Acquisition team