Clinical Support Associate - Special Care Nursery

About Children’s Minnesota

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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram ase visit childrens

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The special care nursery in Minneapolis is a 33-bed, 24-room unit and is part of the Mother-Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital. The team cares for babies who are 32 weeks and older and require a higher level of care than the newborn nursery, as well as full-term babies who may be sick, have an anomaly or are transitioning from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home.

We care for these babies and their families and provide education to help them learn how to care for their baby  nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, neonatologists and nurse practitioners work together to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for patients, families and staff. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect, and 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• One year of previous Nursing Assistant experience or equivalent experience preferred.

• 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.