University of Tennessee
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
The assistant ensures the seamless operation of Skills Learning and High-Fidelity Labs by preparing equipment and restocking supplies. They provide crucial support for the setup and breakdown of immersive learning experiences and guide faculty during sessions.
Candidates must hold a certification as an EMT, LPN, RN, or CNA and have at least one year of experience in hospital or acute care. An associate's degree and experience in nursing learning labs are preferred.
The College of Nursing (CON) seeks a temporary Simulation Lab Assistant to directly contribute to the education of future nurses. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the seamless operation of our Skills Learning and High-Fidelity Labs. This includes preparing and restocking equipment and supplies, guiding faculty at the start of sessions, maintaining lab organization, and providing crucial support for the setup and breakdown of immersive high-fidelity learning experiences.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
Market context
In Tennessee, temporary simulation lab assistant roles in nursing programs tend to draw candidates with current clinical credentials and acute care experience, especially when schools need reliable support for hands-on training. This role is competitive because it asks for an EMT, LPN, RN, or CNA certification plus hospital or acute care experience, with an associate’s degree and nursing learning lab experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential fit and highlight any simulation or lab support experience in your application.
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