Clinical Support Associate - Emergency Department

Clinical Support Associate - Emergency Department

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. Since 1924, it has operated a model of independent, not-for-profit care, serving children throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital and was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders.

Department Overview: The pediatric emergency department at Children’s Minnesota St. Paul hospital is a 32-bed, Level IV trauma center specializing in the assessment and stabilization of acute pediatric illness, injury and trauma. The multidisciplinary care team—more than 150 pediatric professionals—carries out care for over 45,000 patients annually. The emergency department offers 24‑hour access, private rooms, two resuscitation rooms, and is staffed with board‑certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and certified pediatric emergency registered nurses.

Position Summary: The Clinical Support Associate will provide safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff and maintain equipment and supplies per unit standard. The role requires completion of a nursing assistant course or equivalent experience, or completion of a nursing or health‑care related clinical practicum. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

• Provide safe patient care as delegated by licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain equipment and supplies according to unit standards.
• Complete a nursing assistant course or equivalent clinical practicum.
• Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of previous Nursing Assistant experience or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient communication, critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English for job functions.
• Basic computer operation skills.

Physical Demands: Standard duties of a nursing assistant—standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling—are required.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary in the range of $18.00‑$24.00 per hour. Eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Night, weekend, or on‑call work may qualify 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 an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.