Clinical Support Associate
Children's Minnesota·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Children's Minnesota·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provides safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff within a pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit. Maintains equipment and supplies according to unit standards to support the care of children with complex heart conditions.
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.
An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.
As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S.
News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.
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Our cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) is a 25-bed pediatric critical care unit for patients with complex conditions and their families.
As a member of the largest pediatric heart program in the state, our team works closely with more than 200 interdisciplinary professionals dedicated to the care of children with life-changing cardiovascular diagnoses.
In this unit, we care for patients along their continuum of acute recovery to provide for their changing physical and emotional needs as we prepare them to return home.
We specialize in caring for children experiencing heart failure, after repair of congenital heart defects and heart catheterization, and before and after transplant.
We routinely utilize extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and ventricular assist devices (VAD) in the care we provide.
Our patient population requires hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, maintenance of systemic perfusion, and management of organ failure.
Our team combines a highly technical skill set with a family centered approach.
We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect.
We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth.
Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.
Provides safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff and maintains equipment and supplies per unit standard.
Completed a nursing assistant course or equivalent experience, or completed a nursing or health care related clinical practicum course. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Education *High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience *One year of previous Nursing Assistant experience or equivalent experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities *Proficient communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills required. *Strong organizational skills. *Excellent customer service skills. *Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position. *Skills in basic computer operation.
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requires completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent clinical practicum and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A high school diploma and one year of nursing assistant experience are preferred.
Market context
Minnesota healthcare employers commonly seek clinical support staff to help maintain patient flow and basic care coverage, so this role can be a practical entry point into hospital and clinic settings. Competition often centers on current BLS certification, completed nursing assistant training or equivalent experience, and comfort with hands-on patient support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your BLS status and align your application with any practicum or CNA experience.
