Clinical Laboratory Coordinator- Nursing

The Clinical Laboratory Coordinator for Nursing is afulltime 10month clinical nursing technical position with responsibility for supervision of laboratory skills practice. In addition the Nursing Laboratory Coordinator will provide academic advising to current and prospective students and participate in departmental divisional and institutional activities related to the colleges mission.

This position is based at the Columbia TN Campus

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise lab activities and support faculty in assessment of additional learning needs within the clinical environment.
2. Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
3. Be responsible for skills laboratory preparation.
4. Develop inventory controls and maintain adequate equipment and supplies all labs.
5. Assist with development of skills checklists.
6. Maintain and supervise open labs on both campuses.
7. Maintain both lowtech and hightech equipment such as the human patient simulator (HPS).
8. Serve as resource person for use and maintenance of the HPS.
9. Supervise remediation in labclinical for students.
10. Remain current in the discipline through appropriate professional development activities.
11. Participate in curriculum and program development and revision.

Supplemental Functions:

1. Participate in institutional and community activities that support the institutions mission.
2. Support and follow all Columbia State TBR and SACS policies and procedures.
3. Assist with recruitment admission and orientation of students.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

Education Training and Experience Required:

1. Minimum of Bachelors degree in Nursing; MSN preferred.
2. Current licensure as RN in Tennessee (or eligible).
3. At least three years fulltime professional nursing experience or teaching experience in a postsecondary education setting.
4. BLS certified.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Work Characteristics:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is being taught.
2. Ability to relate to a diverse faculty staff and student population.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with students colleagues and community members.
4. Ability to travel to various campus locations.
5. Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
6. Ability to facilitate skills development using a variety of instructional delivery modes.

Working Conditions:

1. A minimum workweek of 37.5 hours which may include a combination of day evening and weekend hours at any of the institutions locations.
2. Normal sitting and movement in a classroom
3. The ability to manipulate and move equipment both in the laboratory setting and from one location to another.
4. Ability to function fully within the laboratory setting.
5. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform laboratory procedures.

Hiring Salary Range: $32270 $38710

This position is based at the Columbia TN Campus.

About Columbia State Community College:

As Tennessees first community college (established in 1966 Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability age (as applicable) status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other category protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia TN 38401