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 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.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Informational Interview required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Minnesota RN licensure. Current BLS certification. One or more of the following:
• Completion of the ECMO for the Care Giver course,
• Experience at the bedside of an ECMO patient(s),
• Previous experience as an ECMO specialist
Advanced critical care nursing skills*:
• 3 years critical care experience with recent critical care experience in the NICU, CVCC or PICU within the last 5 years
• Experience caring for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients in their current unit,
• Understanding of the principles of hemodynamics in clinical work (e.g., flow, resistance, perfusion, gas exchange).
• Understanding of the pharmacology of vasoactive drips.
Technically competent.
NRP*** for ECMO specialists with NICU as home unit, PALS certification, Trauma class. Requirements expected to be met within 1 year of joining the team.
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., preceptor, mentor, CRN, Charge, Hemofiltration specialist, transport RN)
• Demonstrates experience managing emergent or crisis situations effectively
• Exercises independent nursing judgment
Job applicants will be provided a clinical skills and knowledge self-assessment form to help them confirm readiness for the ECMO specialist role.
Based upon the unit in which you are applying, additional certification(s) may be required. Department specific required qualifications need to be obtained within 6 months of employment.
* Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtained during orientation.

Physical Demands

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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. 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.