Nursing Skills and Simulation Lab Assistant

Skills and Simulation Lab Assistant

Full-time, 32 hrs/week, 12 months

Nursing Department

Must apply on website at: https://www.westmont.edu/human-resources/prospective-employees/staff-employment-opportunities

Position Summary: The nursing department at Westmont College is supported by a collaborative and cohesive group of professional nurses and staff. The Skills and Simulation Lab Assistant will be responsible for supporting the learning of the students through the day-to-day operations of the skills and simulation lab.

Qualifications:

• Current, active LVN license in the state (unencumbered)
• At least 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care, long-term care, or community health settings
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support), current and maintained
• Proficient in basic nursing skills and procedures as taught in pre-licensure nursing programs
• Familiarity with nursing simulation equipment and supplies, or willingness to be trained
• Ability to organize lab supplies, set up and take down equipment, and maintain a clean and functional lab space
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, simulation software, inventory systems)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with students and faculty
• Commitment to student-centered support and upholding clinical safety standards
• Demonstrates flexibility and openness to new requests and responsibilities in order to foster an environment of collaboration
• Experience with creative troubleshooting and finding solutions
• Self-directed with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Personal affirmation of the Christian mission of Westmont College and the Community Life Statement and adherence to its behavioral expectations

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Mission of Westmont College.

Lab Preparation and Maintenance

• Prepare, set up, and clean up equipment, supplies, and manikins for skills practice and simulation sessions.
• Ensure lab and storage areas are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary materials.
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking, and restocking of lab supplies.
• Conduct regular equipment checks and routine maintenance; report malfunctions or needed repairs.

Simulation and Skills Support

• Support faculty during simulation scenarios by helping to operate equipment or role-play standardized patients when needed.
• Provide hands-on assistance to students during skills practice, offering guidance, correction, and demonstration under faculty supervision.
• Ensure adherence to clinical and safety protocols in the lab environment.

Administrative Assistance

• Maintain records of student attendance, skill performance checklists, and equipment usage.
• Assist with scheduling open lab times and simulation sessions.
• Maintain daily/monthly open skills lab schedule and post to Skills lab bulletin board.
• Support faculty in developing and assembling materials for lab activities.
• Complete all college incident forms and worker’s compensation documentation in the event there is an injury in the lab, and report incident to Skills lab Coordinator and/or Program Director.

Student Interaction and Support

• Support the learning of students as their first priority. Encourage a positive learning environment, providing respectful, constructive feedback to students.
• Engage with students in the skills and simulation labs. “Engage” in this context includes a meaningful exchange between the faculty and student/s.
• Serve as a resource for students who need extra practice or remediation on clinical skills.
• Provide formative and summative feedback for skills in the lab and clinical setting.
• Be fair and just in assessing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students.
• Promote professional behavior and clinical competency consistent with program values.

Program and Team Collaboration

• Attend team meetings and participate in lab planning and improvement efforts.
• Assist in special events such as simulation days, skill check-offs, and orientations

Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for workplace demeanor include but are not limited to: working collaboratively and harmoniously with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas and resources willingly, constructively and positively; listening to and objectively and respectfully considering the ideas and perspectives of others; readily admitting and correcting personal mistakes; meeting commitments; keeping your supervisor and others who may be affected informed about work progress; addressing problems willingly and constructively to discover practical and lasting solutions acceptable to all parties; working promptly toward reconciliation and forgiveness during conflict; respecting the diversity of our community in words and deeds.

Reports to: Director of Nursing Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.28 - $35.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person