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15818BRDepartment Name:HSP Workforce Develop Admin Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:

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 .5 FTE role or higher after completing the program. During the duration of the Program, you will receive a biweekly stipend for 6 weeks.

Program Timeline:

+ Applications open 12/29/25 and close 1/12/26

+ Notification of acceptance into program the week of 2/2/2026

+ Orientation: 4/27/26-4/30/26

+ Classes Start: 4/7/2026 (45 hours of online course content and 35 hours of in-person, hands-on skills/clinical training)

+ Online Coursework due 4/6/2026

+ Program Dates:

In-Person Meeting Dates

Date Time Location

3/3/2026 TBD Online - Welcome Meeting - Meriter

4/7/2026 8am-3:30pm CHES

4/8/2026 8am-3:30pm CHES

4/9/2026 8am-5:00pm CHES from 8am-1pm then Meriter 1pm-5pm

4/10/2026 6:30am-12:45pm Meriter

4/11/2026 6:30am-12:45pm Meriter

4/13/2026 8am-3:30pm CHES

4/14/2026 8am-12:30pm CHES Study w/pizza

4/15/2026 8am-12:30pm CHES CNA+G sim Day

4/16/2026 7:30am-2:00pm CHES State Knowledge & Skills Exams

4/21/2026 7:30am-12:00pm CHES Retake Skills exam

4/27/26-4/30/26 7:30am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri) New Team Member Orientation + Patient Care Orientation at Meriter Education Center

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 1/12/2026.

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

Auto req ID:15818BRWeekends:SomeZip Code:53715Compensation:biweekly stipend for 6 weeksJob Title:Gloria Jones-Bey Certified Nursing Assistant TraineeSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:15-40 hours per week, Day ShiftHours Per Week:15-40 (varies week to week)Status:Non-Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.0