The Nursing Lab Assistant is a full-time or part-time staff position within the Associate Degree Nursing program responsible for assisting the nursing faculty in accomplishing duties related to the nursing simulation and skills labs.
Requirements
Experience operating computer software.
Nice To Haves
Experience working in higher education setting.
Two years of experience in nursing or healthcare related field.
Knowledge of nursing practice, techniques, and skills.
Completion of 30 credit hours in Nursing Program or LPN License.
Responsibilities
Operate high fidelity simulation and debriefing computers for nursing clinical simulations.
Set-up and tear-down of the simulation laboratory in preparation for nursing clinical simulations.
Set up and install clinical simulation programs as directed by the Nursing Faculty.
Update and trouble-shoot computer software used for clinical simulation.
Maintain nursing simulation and skills labs computer software programs.
Schedule and perform high fidelity simulation maintenance visits with company technicians.
Orient faculty to the mannequins and nursing skills labs supplies and equipment as needed.
Set-up and tear-down of the nursing skills laboratory in preparation for classes and open lab practice sessions in collaboration with nursing faculty.
Maintain organization and neatness of the nursing skills labs and storage areas.
Ensure adequate stocking of supplies in the nursing simulation and skills labs on a weekly basis or as needed.
Clean and maintain high fidelity simulation mannequins, skills labs mannequins, and other lab equipment once per semester or as needed.
Conduct an inventory of nursing laboratory supplies and equipment once per semester or as needed.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory and vendor file of nursing lab supplies and equipment.
Generate and track purchase orders for nursing lab supplies and equipment under the direction of the Nursing Faculty.
Receive, inventory, and stock new supplies and equipment for the nursing skills lab under the direction of the Nursing Faculty.
Perform duties related to laundering, folding, and stocking of nursing lab linens.
Perform other duties pertinent to assisting the Nursing Lab Simulation Coordinator in fulfillment of responsibilities related to the simulation and skills labs.
Assist faculty teaching the nurse aide, EMT, and CPR courses with lab related activities.