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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Begin your career in health care by becoming a Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistant at Children's Minnesota, one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. By applying for this opening, your application will be reviewed for all Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistant openings based upon your qualifications and your disclosed work preferences. You may be contacted if your experience and preferences match at least one of our current openings. This job posting is re-created every six months from Job Posting Date (bottom of job posting). Please read further for more information about this role.
Department overview
Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistants support patient care in a variety of our different units (based on what unit(s) have openings). As a Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistant, you will provide patient care and support to various ages of children from newborns through young adulthood including but not limited to acute medical/surgical, hematology/oncology, critical care and emergency patients. We provide opportunities to grow and make a difference for children and their families every day. As a Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistant you will play a vital role in Children's national recognition for patient safety and family-centered care, the patient care leadership is dedicated to the growth and development of each of its team members.
Position summary
Open positions are within the Saint Paul Emergency Department, Saint Paul and Minneapolis MedSurg floors, and our Saint Paul and Minneapolis Float Team.
Currently hiring for the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Hospital campuses for a start date of Monday October 9th, 2023.
Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistants are key members of the patient care team and will provide safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff based on the unit needs; you will also maintain equipment and supplies per unit standards. Many of our Clinical Support Associate/Nursing Assistants are nursing students pursing an Associates or BSN degree. This role offers practical hands-on experience supporting patients and families.
We have a variety of open positions at both the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Children's Minnesota hospital campuses. We have 8- and 12-hour shift lengths available, for day shift, evening shift as well as overnight shifts.
Completion of one clinical course of an RN program OR listed on the state's Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire date. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another CSA position. 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.
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 requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
