Nursing Lab Assistant
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Job Location:
Rio Grande, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College announces an opening for aNursing Lab Assistant. This full-time 12-month administrative position collaborates with the RN Nursing faculty to provide learning experiences that facilitate students development of psychomotor and clinical reasoning skills. This position provides initial instruction reinforces and guides student performance with previously learned nursing skills and evaluates students learning and performance. The position serves as an additional resource to the Simulation Specialist with regards to developing and running clinical simulations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Coordinates day to day activities and services of the nursing skills lab area including scheduling lab set up management of lab equipment and supplies.
- Coordinates laboratory operations by developing ordering maintaining and setting up materials equipment and instructional aides;
- Supervises students and/or coordinates the work of other personnel related to nursing skills.
- Assists instructors and/or students in the nursing skills lab.
- Evaluates student skill performance in the nursing skills lab.
- Ensures that the lab/classroom is clean safe and organized; promotes safe lab practices.
- Repairs or coordinates the repair of lab equipment as required.
- Develops the lab supplies budget line for the nursing programs each year
- Researches evaluates and recommends new lab materials and equipment.
- Collaborates with the Simulation Specialist to provide learning opportunities in simulation to promote the development of critical thinking clinical judgement and clinical reasoning skills in nursing.
- Acts as a liaison between nursing skills lab personnel and the Nursing Program Director.
- Complies with the ACEN accreditation requirements.
- Serves on School of Nursing ACEN committees with Nursing Faculty members.
- Attends Nursing Faculty of the Whole Meetings
- Establishes and updates laboratory policies and procedures.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.
- Assists the Simulation Specialists with simulations which can include set up running the simulation pre-brief and debriefing students.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Nursing skills equipment and technology used in the nursing area.
- Nursing Lab facilities and services
- Nursing Lab equipment and supplies.
- Safety standards and practices used in lab/classroom settings.
- Processes for maintaining and/or repairing lab equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Exposure to hazards related to working in medical waste/sharps environment.
- Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.
- Potential for exposure to contaminated blood and/or body fluid.
- Subject to walking sitting standing bending reaching kneeling and stooping.
- Work is performed in a standard office and lab environment
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- BSN required MSN preferred (or willing to obtain)
- Two (2) years experience in acute care nursing
- Valid State of Ohio Registered Nurse license
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Qualified applicants must send a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications current CV/resume transcripts (unofficial accepted for application purposes) and at least three professional references addressed to: Alycia Combs Program Director of the Holzer School of Nursing through the universitys applicant tracking system.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. To learn more about Rio please .
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is Americas unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality high-value education. Our personalized learner-centered environment promotes successful lives careers and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. To learn more about Rio please .
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is Americas unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality high-value education. Our personalized learner-centered environment promotes successful lives careers and responsible citizenship. The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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