Temporary - Nursing Simulation and Lab Associate

Montgomery College•Silver Spring, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery College seeks Temporary Nursing Simulation and Lab Associates for the Health Sciences Center at its Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Under supervision, the associate supports daily operations of the Simulation Center and contributes to high-quality simulation-based education. The role involves preparing simulation environments, assisting faculty and students during simulations, participating as a voice actor or standardized participant, and supporting the Skills Lab as needed. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to facilitate an engaging learning environment. The standard schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. two days per week and may change based on student and program needs. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt position, is not eligible for telework, and is not eligible for a secondary job at Montgomery College. The pay rate is $40.00 per hour. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or a compact state.
Three years of nursing experience in acute care settings.
Ability to provide safe, competent patient care for acutely ill medical-surgical patients using current standards of practice.
Working knowledge of nursing methods, procedures, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, hazard precautions, electronic medical records, and current medication delivery methods.
Experience performing medical-surgical skills, including injection administration, intravenous infusion, Foley insertion, wound care, central line dressing changes, and tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Ability to use a wide variety of medical equipment, including IV, tube-feeding, and PCA pumps and associated supplies, hospital beds, defibrillators, and AED devices.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Set up simulation rooms according to established templates and checklists.
Create and distribute Zoom links when needed for virtual components.
Participate in simulations as a voice actor or standardized participant (SP).
Record observations of student performance and provide feedback to facilitating faculty.
Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment such as IV pumps, simulated defibrillators, and mannequins.
Receive deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, and prepare course-specific materials and supply bins.
Assist in the Skills Lab as needed, guiding students in nursing skills and patient care within the scope of a registered nurse and following evidence-based practice.
Host skill review workshops and remediations.
Collaborate with the Simulation Coordinator, Simulation Technician, and Lab Manager.
Assist in onboarding new staff and orienting new faculty to lab equipment, supplies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as required.