Connecticut State Community College·Connecticut
Collaborates with faculty to assist nursing students in developing clinical skills and judgment within a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include facilitating simulation activities, managing lab supplies, and coaching students to ensure safe patient care.
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Position Details: Employment Type: Part-Time, Educational Assistant Hours: Up to 17 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: Continuous Recruitment Work Location: Multiple Campuses Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
The Nursing Laboratory Educational Assistant collaborates with faculty to assist the undergraduate associate degree nursing students to develop nursing skills and clinical judgment in the nursing laboratory. The educational assistant schedules students to practice skills in an open lab, manages lab supplies, and remediates skills for students to meet learning outcomes. The nursing laboratory assistant plays a pivotal role in shaping the practical competence and professional development of future nurses, preparing them to deliver safe and effective patient care in clinical settings. Essential
Under the direction of the Academic Division Director, Nursing the Nursing Laboratory Educational Assistant is accountable for effective performance in these essential functional areas:
Assist with the facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of simulation activities and educational materials for all nursing courses in collaboration with nursing faculty. This may involve demonstrating procedures such as patient assessment, medication calculation acquisition for safe medication administration, wound care, and various nursing interventions. Collaborate with faculty to provide consistent and relevant student learning experiences to meet the course and laboratory learning outcomes. Facilitates student learning in the laboratory setting by coaching students to translate knowledge into the attitudes and skills required to give safe high-quality patient care. They serve as mentors to nursing students, offering encouragement, advice, and support as students navigate the challenges of learning clinical skills and preparing for their nursing careers. Review and provide feedback to students on assignments as needed. Facilitate the clinical experience in the nursing skills laboratory. Maintain and manage inventory of laboratory supplies for the skills nursing lab. Stay current with advances in nursing practice, technology, and educational methodologies to continually enhance the effectiveness of laboratory support and student learning outcomes. Support and implement CT-CCNP policies and procedures as appropriate in laboratory setting. Foster a learning environment that supports diversity and professionalism. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Master’s degree in Nursing with two (2) years of clinical nursing experience. An active CT license as a registered nurse. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of nursing simulation methodologies Demonstrated proficiency in guiding students through the bridge between theoretical knowledge and clinical application Ability to manage the operational complexities of a high-volume laboratory, including inventory oversight and policy implementation Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Teaching experience with RN students in an academic or clinical setting Salary $52.35 hourly For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter A current resume In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted.
Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on course offerings, enrollment, and departmental needs. Your application will stay active for one (1) year.
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Employment offers are contingent upon: Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community. Equity Statement Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and
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Requires a Master's degree in Nursing, an active Connecticut registered nurse license, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Proficiency in nursing simulation methodologies and Microsoft Office is also required.
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