At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Hiring Event for Patient Care Technicians at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 / 2:00-5:00pm

Location: 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 - Main Entrance parking (free) and entry

Registration is required by submitting your application/resume. If you are unable to attend on 11/13, please submit your application and we will still review for consideration.

This event is targeted for external candidates. Our internal staff may apply for openings directly through our internal transfer process.

As we complete a 290,000-square-foot expansion of Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, we're looking for compassionate professionals who want to be part of something better. We have opportunities for IL Certified Nursing Assistants and those currently in a Registered Nurse program with at least one completed clinical rotation. Opportunities are available in various departments, including:

• Inpatient–Cardiac Neuro, Med Surg, Observation, General Medicine
• Inpatient Ortho Neuro
• Inpatient Medical Oncology / Medical Pediatrics
• IMCU Cardiovascular Step-Down

Full- and part-time positions are available on Days and Nights. Additional units may have opportunities for experienced CNA's.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits, including:

• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement
• Annual funds for professional development and well-being
• Matching 401(k) after 12 months
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Annual employee salary increases and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Growth opportunities including career advancement pathways, mentorship programs, continuing education, leadership development, and more

For additional information on our expansion, visit Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus Development

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant active on the IDPH Registry, completion of a CNA program with certification in progress, or RN nursing school students with at least one clinical rotation completed
• CPR through AHA – Basic Life Support

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

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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: 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.