PT - RN Nursing Lab Assistant

Summary of Function:

Assist students in the nursing lab in practicing skills. Evaluate student competency related to skills demonstration. Assist nursing staff and faculty with lab-related tasks.

• Serves Students. Guides and supervises the practice of students in the nursing laboratory setting, utilizing the course material provided by nursing faculty and/or the nursing lab coordinator.
• Assesses the ability of students to perform assigned skills. Communicates with faculty to meet student needs, providing feedback regarding the progress or status of individual students.
• Maintains safety and organization of the nursing laboratory, including the proper functioning of equipment, accurate inventory of medical supplies, and reordering through the nursing laboratory coordinator as needed.
• Assists nursing faculty and staff with set up for student skill demonstrations or classroom/lab/simulation.
• Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 3 years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Arizona, or current, active, unencumbered compact/multistate RN license with privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona
• Applicants may indicate preferred qualifications in application materials: o Master of Science in Nursing o Experience evaluating nursing students in skills lab or clinical setting

• Registered Nurse license must remain in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Nursing throughout employment
• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent

• Non-Exempt

• 9-month Academic Schedule
• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday, may include some Fridays, evenings, or weekends
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of nursing laboratory operations, equipment, and safety practices
• Knowledge of clinical skills instruction and student learning support practices
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Skill in demonstrating and evaluating clinical and laboratory-based skills
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to provide instructional support and feedback in a laboratory learning environment
• Ability to recognize and promptly report safety…