Clinical Support Associate - 7th Floor

Childrensheartclinic; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health system in Minneapolis seeks a Clinical Support Associate to provide safe patient care and support nursing staff. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and previous experience as a nursing assistant. Ideal candidates have excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. This part-time position offers a salary range of approximately $20.47 to $25.75, depending on location, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Shift differentials or premium pay

Qualifications

• Completed nursing assistant course or equivalent experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year of previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
• Maintains equipment and supplies per unit standard.

Skills

Proficient communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent customer service

Basic computer operation

Read, write, and speak effectively in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Support Associate - 7th Floor

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 serves 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. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders.

Department Overview

Our Minneapolis 7th floor is a 33-bed pediatric unit that provides care to infants, children and young adults in hematology, oncology, general medical/surgical care and behavioral crisis monitoring. Staff specialize in hematology and oncology care, including new diagnosis, transfusions, chemotherapy administration, central line maintenance and end-of-life care. Patients also receive general medical/surgical care and behavioral crisis monitoring in three inpatient rooms. The unit maintains a clean environment for patients with weakened immune systems and coordinates ongoing chemotherapy treatment with the outpatient hematology/oncology clinic. The team values teamwork, open communication, safety, respect, and encourages professional growth and innovation.

Position Summary

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.

Physical Demands

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Benefits

Salary range: $$20.47 – $25.75 (Vary by location). In addition to salary, the 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care