ICC CNA Education Stipend Fall 2026 Semester

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Pay

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

Schedule

This is an hourly position.

Overview

Open to ICC CNA students enrolled for the Fall 2026 semester only.

The Education Stipend will be issued as a one-time payment of $1,700 and will be considered taxable income. This is an education stipend opportunity. To be eligible for the education stipend, recipients must be of legal age to sign a contract, which is at least 18 years old. Upon completion of the ICC CNA program, education stipend recipients will enter a Patient Care Technician, or other role requiring a CNA certification at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes:

• Taking vital signs
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Specimen collection
• Observation of patients for physical/emotional changes
• Recording pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
• Functioning in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed

Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.

Requirements

To qualify for this education stipend, recipients must be enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester of the ICC CNA Program. Recipients will have a 2-year work commitment to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center working as a Patient Care Technician.

The required qualifications for our Patient Care Technicians are as follows:

• CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• CPR – American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of patients