Clinical Lab Assistant, Nursing

Responsibilities

The part-time Clinical Lab Assistant, Nursing assists small groups of students with nursing skills practice in a laboratory setting. Prepares lab for instruction, orients students to lab, maintains equipment and inventory, monitors lab utilization, and performs other related duties.

• Coordinates activities to support the implementation of specified instructional labs.
• Assists with lab exercises and optional student practice sessions.
• Prepares lab for instruction and tidies lab upon completion of instruction.
• Assists with practice of nursing clinical skills, utilizing SSC accepted skills procedures, in a small group setting.
• Assists with simulation learning activities in the nursing skills lab.
• Maintains documentation of student competence in clinical skills.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements for completion of certification by designated state agencies, following established safe lab practices.
• Ensures student and instructor safety by complying with assigned instructions and regulations as defined by state certifying agencies.
• Maintains inventory and appropriate storage of supplies and equipment, reorders supplies when necessary.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Unencumbered active Florida RN License.
• One year of nursing experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in nursing.
• Previous teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the assigned discipline.
• Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures of the assigned discipline area.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the effective use of laboratory technology and equipment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to exhibit a professional courteous demeanor and interact effectively with students, faculty, and supervisors.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

Work Environment and Special Considerations

• Works in a laboratory environment.
• May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This position is not eligible for Veteran's Preference.

Pay

$31.07 hourly, up to 26 hours per week.

Schedule

Up to 26 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.