What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Resource Nurse Support position at Olympic College?
Lab Resource Nurse Support
Salary: $45.54 / Hour
Classification: Part-Time Hourly
The Lab Resource Nurse Support position's primary responsibility is to assist in providing technical and tutoring support to students in the Nursing Programs.
Degrees and Certifications
Olympic College helps students build skills for future careers through its numerous educational options. Students have the ability to achieve educational and career pathways by earning a certificate (Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) as well as completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students who wish to complete a bachelor's degree locally can opt for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree now available at the Bremerton campus. In addition, OC offers courses to update job skills, get job training, or simply as personal enrichment.
Lab Support
- Support student clinical reasoning and evidence-based psychomotor development by providing direct assistance to students in the campus lab during open lab practice times, including simulation.
- Maintain inventory levels of equipment and supplies necessary for specific content areas taught in the lab.
- Organization, maintenance, and safety of the lab environment.
- Manage and maintain the nursing practice lab in operating order, including supplies, equipment, and records.
- Assist and coordinate with Faculty lab equipment and supplies needs for lab courses
- Collaborate with Lab Resource Nurse (full-time) and Simulation Faculty Manager with simulated student experiences
Faculty
- Collaborate with nursing faculty regarding expected student skill level.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty in the creation of clinical scenarios to support student clinical reasoning skills related to the nursing process.
- Use diverse communication strategies to support student learning.
- Demonstrate an ability to work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and administrators.
Technical
- Assist with maintaining records, maintenance, and operations of simulation equipment and other technology.
- Maintain records and operation of simulators, video cameras, and other high-tech equipment in the lab.
- Supervise students when using high-tech equipment in the lab.
- Operate instructional and nursing equipment, including audiovisuals, computer-aided instruction, simulation, video cameras, and lab-related instructional equipment.
Tutor
- Provide group theory or skills tutoring for students referred by nursing faculty.
- Maintain written records of students seen for tutoring and communicate with nursing faculty regarding student progress.
- Provide individual skills and theory tutoring appointments for students referred by nursing faculty or self-directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned/required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing.
- Current RN license in the state of Washington or eligibility to obtain prior to employment.
- Two (2) years of recent full-time equivalent (FTE) clinical nursing experience. Current CPR certification.
- Proof of freedom from tuberculosis, current immunizations
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited College or University.
A practical examination may be administered. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a passing or competitive score on the examination.
Successful Applicants Will
- Perform nursing clinical skills
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate knowledge of dosage calculation methods.
- Use diverse communication and teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and administrators
- Assume a leadership role in collaborating with faculty to integrate technology, with an emphasis on simulation into the nursing program of learning
- Follow campus regulations, local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances
- Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Function as a team player
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications
- Work effectively under pressure
- Possess excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
Terms of Employment
This is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week. Hours worked are limited to 79 hours per month or 450 hours in a 6-month period. Flexibility in scheduling is needed to meet the demands of the department. The salary for this position is $45.54 per hour.
Part-time positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: Rick Sommer, 360-475-7129. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
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