WS - Nursing Skills Lab Assistant - FWS
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What you'll do
- Obtain and prepare equipment for skills checkoffs as directed by the skills lab instructor.
- Assist Instructor with setting up items for simulation scenarios.
- Assist skills lab instructor in the cleaning of equipment such as manikins and/or return of items to storage.
- Monitor skills lab use by nursing students.
- Assist students with locating items needed for practice.
- Maintain a log of equipment checked out for use outside of the skills/simulation laboratory.
- Assist with semi-annual/annual supplies inventory.
- Assist simulation educator with updating simulators and simulator monitors and iPad.
- Assist simulation educator with the production of simulations including acting as standardized patient, moulaging, and/or operating simulators.
What they're looking for
- Student status (implied by 'Ideal for students')
- Ability to perform physical tasks including keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 80 lbs
Nice to have
- Social media
- New technology
- Activating scenario transitions for simulators
- Attention to detail
- Strong active listening abilities
- Willingness to learn new things
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Full description from employer
NURSING SKILLS LAB ASSISTANT
Division: CNHS Department: Nursing Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: FWSNUSKLABAS Supervisor/Reports To: Ashlie Newsome
Start Date: 8/25/2025
Assist the Skills Lab Instructor and Simulation Educator in preparing, maintaining, and operating the skills lab and simulations. Ideal for students interested in healthcare, technology, and providing support to nursing education.
Responsibilities and Career Competencies:
- Obtain and prepare equipment for skills checkoffs as directed by the skills lab instructor. Assist Instructor with setting up items for simulation scenarios – C, TW, P, T
- Assist skills lab instructor in the cleaning of equipment such as manikins and/or return of items to storage – C, TW
- Monitor skills lab use by nursing students. Assist students with locating items needed for practice – C, P, CSD, L, T
- Maintain a log of equipment checked out for use outside of the skills/simulation laboratory. Assist with semi-annual/annual supplies inventory – C, CSD, L, T
- Assist simulation educator with updating simulators and simulator monitors and iPad – CT, T
- Assist simulation educator with the production of simulations including acting as standardized patient, moulaging, and/or operating simulators – C, TW, P, CSD, CT, CTR, T
Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
Preferred Skills: Social media, new technology, activating scenario transitions for simulators, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, willingness to learn new things.
Work Schedule: Generally between 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Priority during open hours and special events.
Work Conditions: Noise, vibrations, wetness, electrical currents, use of simulators and technology.
Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 80 lbs. Most heavy tasks performed as a team.
Number of Positions: 2
Pay Rate: $9.75/hour
Location: CTC Building; work may occur on 1st–4th floors and Bears Tower 2nd floor ballroom.
To Apply: Complete required sections and upload your academic schedule (and practice schedule) and resume.
Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If you meet the qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
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