Prime Application Process

We are pleased to welcome the Ascension Illinois associates to the launch of our job application process. Given the upcoming change of ownership, all associates will be required to apply for positions online. This will be a rolling process over several months, and we have done our best to make it as simple as possible. Look out for an email from primehealthcare+autoreply@talent.icims.com that will contain an invitation and link to apply for a position similar to the one you currently hold with Ascension. Associates may refer to the Prime Application Process FAQ for more details.

Also, you can browse all open positions by clicking on any of the facility links:

• Holy Family Medical Center
• Mercy Medical Center
• Resurrection Medical Center
• Saint Francis Hospital
• Saint Joseph Hospital – Elgin
• Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet
• Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Saint Mary Hospital – Kankakee

If you have questions, please reach out to IllinoisHR@primehealthcare.com.

Our Journey

Dear Ascension Illinois Team,

July 25 marks an important milestone in our collective history, and we are honored to be selected to steward 13 of your historic hospitals and senior living facilities into the future. Prime Healthcare understands how important you and your hospitals are to the communities you serve, and we stand ready to provide all the support needed to further your legacy of caring for the sick and those less fortunate.

We are committed to preserving your mission as you continue your lifesaving and important work. We built this unique page for you to learn more about Prime Healthcare, our mission, values, benefits, and dedication to community healthcare. As we journey toward acquisition early next year, we will continue to provide updates to this page, so make sure to check back!

Once again, welcome to Prime Healthcare.

Prime Healthcare Open Enrollment!

Open Enrollment begins December 4 through December 21 to enroll in your Prime Healthcare Benefits and Benefit Counselors are available to help you along the way. To view detailed benefit offerings including 401k and begin the enrollment process visit here.

For Ascension Illinois Associates who have not yet received an offer or have yet to accept an offer from Prime Healthcare, we will be extending the Enrollment period through the close of the acquisition.

Benefits the Matter Most

We are honored to offer you and your families a comprehensive suite of benefits that provide quality and value. We invite you to learn more about the Prime Employee Health Plan.

Learn more about Prime Healthcare

• Press release announcing the Asset Purchase Agreement between Prime Healthcare and 13 Ascension Illinois facilities.
• Prime is dedicated to providing the support you need every step of the way. Explore our HR and General FAQ sections for additional information.
• Read a special letter from Br. Richard Hirbe, FSP, BCC, MPC, Director of Spiritual Care, St. Francis Medical Center.
• Read key information in our fact sheets – Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation
• Award-winning care: Prime Healthcare named a “10 Top” and “15 Top” Health System in the nation, and its hospitals rank among the “100 Top Hospitals”.
• Prime Healthcare offers an excellent health plan for our dedicated staff members and their families.
• Enjoy these testimonials from our staff, patients and members of the community.
• Prime Healthcare named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces!
• We are deeply dedicated to giving back in the communities we serve.
• Read the turnaround stories of a few of Prime’s hospitals.
• Learn more on our commitment to health equity, social and environmental change by reading our ESG report.