Nursing Lab Assistant

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking a Nursing Lab Assistant who is eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

The Nursing Lab Assistant is a part-time position at 7 hours a week. 

Salary Range: $22 - $27 per hour 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursing Faculty to set up equipment and supplies before the lab for the day.  

• Assist students during the Nursing Skills Lab by demonstrating skills and helping students master the skills.

• Assist the Nursing Faculty to setup the equipment and supplies before simulation.  

• Follow the directions of the Nursing Faculty to help run the simulation technology during the simulation, act as a standardized patient, or actor in the simulation.

• Assist the Nursing Faculty to clean up the equipment and supplies after simulation.  

• Restock the simulation rooms with standard supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Healthcare experience required

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology; basic medical terminology

• Familiarity with medical supplies

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team structure

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Observes safety guidelines and follows safety procedures 

• Demonstrated organizational skills, professionalism, innovation, mission-oriented, and student focused

• Ability to troubleshoot simulation technology such as AV learning space, manikin operations, and other equipment.

Physical Demands

• Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities.

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• Ergonomics
• Noise
• Chemicals
• Biohazards

Application Requirements

Apply online at: https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.