Coordinator, Nursing Laboratories; Adjunct Position

Coordinator, Nursing Laboratories (Adjunct Position)

Department:
Health Sciences/Nursing

Evaluation group:
Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Varies

Positions supervised: N/A

Summary

The nursing program lab coordinator supports the daily operations of the nursing skills and simulation laboratories by ensuring all instructional spaces are clean, organized, fully stocked, and prepared for faculty-led lab and simulation activities.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Support the academic mission of the Nursing Program by contributing to high-quality, organized, and safe laboratory and simulation learning environments that promote student success and skills development
• Coordinate and support nursing skills and simulation laboratories, including preparation, breakdown, inventory management, and equipment organization to ensure instructional readiness for faculty-led lab and simulation activities
• Collaborate with nursing faculty, staff, and program leadership to support instructional needs, special projects, and continuous improvement of laboratory operations and learning spaces
• Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness, professionalism, and respect in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and administrators by functioning as a reliable team member and supporting a positive, student-centered learning environment
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• Associates degree (preferrable in healthcare area)
• Knowledge of nursing/medical equipment as demonstrated by experience in health profession

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

– May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative for projects related to duties
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office, classroom, Nursing lab conditions

Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to communicate with others through speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Stamina to teach class as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to lift 40 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.