Instructional Lab Aide - Nursing (Prescott) Hiring Rate: $30 The Instructional Lab Aide – Nursing Program will provide support to the nursing skills lab instructors for NSG 143 and NSG 153 for student competency skills check-offs on the Prescott Campus, with periodic travel to the Verde Campus for student competency skills check-offs; gathering supplies and assisting the instructors with tasks and preparing the skills lab. This position also serves as a clinical instructor for students and provides supervision to students in both internal and external clinical placements. Minimum Expectations & Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least three years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. Any combination of equivalent education and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Must hold current license to practice registered nursing in the state of Arizona. Thorough knowledge and experience in technical procedures, supplies, and equipment in nursing practice. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to think critically and creatively, problem-solve, and coordinate activities. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and schedule priorities effectively. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity. Assist and support students in the practice of nursing skills and remediation activities under the guidance/direction of the nursing faculty. Provides student orientation to lab resources. Provides clinical instruction. Assists as needed in taking inventory of nursing skills supplies. Recommend, organize, and assist in gathering appropriate supplies for the skills lab. Assist the instructor in maintaining the skills lab for student skills practice, scenarios and sessions. Knowledge of MS, email, and the Internet. Perform other related skills lab duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
