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The Nursing Laboratory Assistant helps oversee daily operations for the nursing clinical lab in collaboration with the Nursing Laboratory Coordinator.  Incumbent will provide daily assistance to faculty and students in the lab.  They help oversee students while they are practicing and helps with skills pass off requirements.  Responsible for maintaining optimum usage and maintenance of equipment and the security of the laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.   

• Prepares, sets up, breaks down, and cleans up for all of the nursing lab activities, open labs and other activities as directed
• Operates laboratory equipment to the extent that these items are kept in good working condition and are at optimum maintenance
• Stores, receives, and stocks equipment and supplies
• Participates in training as necessary
• Helps organize and maintain a clean and safe laboratory and storeroom environments (floors, counter tops, sinks, shelving, equipment, washes and stores linens, and other materials
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and files related to equipment and supplies inventory, warranties, and lab schedules
• Oversees and monitors open labs with students, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and returned
• Provides assistance to faculty and students
•  Distributes study aids, handouts, tests, and related instructional materials
• Ensures all policies and procedures for the clinical lab are followed by students
• Assists faculty in proctoring of exams
• Attends and assists with activities held on campus as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director

• A current and unencumbered Idaho Registered Nursing License
• Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and collaborations skills
• Experience with operating personal computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other nursing technological equipment
• Current CPR Certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge and ability to use medical equipment (e.g. intravenous (IV) pumps, monitors, oxygen delivery systems, etc.)
• Ability to set-up and use video equipment
• Ability to maintain safety and hygiene standards and follow OSHA guidelines
• Ability to lift, move, and carry a training mannequin and other equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 lbs.

• Knowledge and understanding of student and faculty requirements for nursing lab procedures, skills and testing
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to be creative and resourceful
• Ability to coordinate and implement assignments in order to meet faculty/student needs
• Ability to assume new responsibilities and carry them out in an effective manner

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.