Statement of Primary Purpose
As a member of the nursing faculty team under the direction of the simulation coordinator, the lab assistant is responsible for facilitating the learning needs of students in the lab settings.
Essential Responsibilities/Duties
The nursing skills lab assistant will participate in teaching and facilitating the acquisition of nursing clinical skills; and assist the sim coordinator in the organization and maintenance of the lab equipment and manage the lab learning environment. The lab assistant may also be responsible for proctoring the ATI testing during lab hours.
Clinical/lab Instruction:
- Demonstrate and guide practice of nursing skills.
- Accompany and supervise students in lab setting as assigned.
- Assist with set up for skills lab and practice sessions; assist with clean up, storage of supplies and equipment to maintain a clean organized skill lab environment.
- Evaluate acquisition of skills towards meeting course/student learning outcomes in the lab setting.
- Foster a commitment to communicate effectively with students in lab setting and faculty.
- Foster a commitment to quality nursing education and client care.
- Relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.
- Remain current with nursing literature, including evidence-based practices for lab education and current nursing practice.
- Participate in course team meetings and attend nursing faculty meetings, as applicable.
$25.00/hour
