Lab Assistant, Nursing Programs

6 months ago


Palatine, United States Harper College Full time
Job Description

Grant Funded Position: Yes

Schedule Information: This is a 14 week grant funded position.

Hours per Week: 20

Benefits: N/A

Work Conditions: Work is primarily indoor and sedentary in nature.

Duties of Position: Responsible for providing laboratory support for the Nursing, Practical Nursing and Nursing Assistant programs.

Assists faculty in setting up and dismantling labs, auto-tutorial programs and practice activities as planned by instructors.

Maintains all necessary schedules and records for the laboratories.

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and submits list(s) of supplies to be ordered for Nursing, Practical Nursing and CNA programs. Ensures that all equipment and supplies are in order and secure before leaving the laboratory.

Identifies occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment repair, replacement or addition and contacts appropriate services.

Assists the student with his/her independent practice of nursing skills as taught and evaluated by the teaching faculty.

Plans, posts and conducts weekly Nursing Guided Skill Review.

Maintains Program bulletin boards

Assists Lab Coordinator with supervision of student peer tutors.

Prepares various reports and maintains various records.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: R.N., plus current Illinois license. Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in nursing required. Bachelor of Science in nursing degree preferred. Nursing Assistant Instructor certification through IDPH desirable.

Experience Requirements: Three years related work experience in a long term or medical/surgical clinical setting. Familiar with equipment used in healthcare settings and adept at troubleshooting and assembling such equipment. Be able to utilize instructional technology such as Blackboard, PDAs, high fidelity simulators, etc.

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: October 13, 2022.

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

About Us

We are Harper College...the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation's premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The College's academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

About the Team

With continuous advancement in patient carer, health care workers with training in the latest technology and best practices are in constant demand. The Harper College Health Careers Division prepares students for a career in a variety of health settings, from hospitals and clinics, to nursing homes and community based organizations.
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