Lab Resource Nurse

Lab Resource Nurse Support

Salary: $46.91 hourly*

Classification:
Part-Time Hourly

The Lab Resource Nurse Support position's primary responsibility is to assist in providing technical and tutoring support to students in the Nursing Programs.

Olympic College helps students build skills for future careers through its numerous educational options. Students have the ability to achieve educational and career pathways by earning a certificate (Nursing Assistant or Practical Nursing) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) as well as completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree locally can opt for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree now available at the Bremerton campus.

In addition, OC offers courses to update job skills, get job training, or simply as personal enrichment.

• Support student clinical reasoning and evidence‑based psychomotor development by providing direct assistance to students in the campus lab during open lab practice times, including simulation.
• Maintain inventory levels of equipment and supplies necessary for specific content areas taught in the lab.
• Organization, maintenance, and safety of the lab environment.
• Manage and maintain the nursing practice lab in operating order, including supplies, equipment, and records.
• Assist and coordinate with faculty lab equipment and supplies needs for lab courses.
• Collaborate with Lab Resource Nurse (full‑time) and Simulation Faculty Manager with simulated student experiences.

• Collaborate with nursing faculty regarding expected student skill level.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty in the creation of clinical scenarios to support student clinical reasoning skills related to the nursing process.
• Use diverse communication strategies to support student learning.
• Demonstrate an ability to work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and administrators.

• Assist with maintaining records, maintenance, and operations of simulation equipment and other technology.
• Maintain records and operation of simulators, video cameras, and other high‑tech equipment in the lab.
• Supervise students when using high‑tech equipment in the lab.
• Operate instructional and nursing equipment, including audiovisuals, computer‑aided instruction, simulation, video cameras, and lab‑related instructional equipment.

• Provide group theory or skills tutoring for students referred by nursing faculty.
• Maintain written records of students seen for tutoring and communicate with nursing faculty regarding student progress.
• Provide individual skills and theory tutoring appointments for students referred by nursing faculty or self‑directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned/required.

• Associate degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of Washington or eligibility to obtain prior to employment.
• Two (2) years of recent full‑time equivalent (FTE) clinical nursing experience. Current CPR certification.
• Proof of freedom from tuberculosis, current immunizations.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Applications.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited College or University.

Practical examination may be administered. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a passing or competitive score on the examination.

• Perform nursing clinical skills.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dosage calculation methods.
• Use diverse communication and teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and administrators.
• Assume a leadership role in collaborating with faculty to integrate technology, with an emphasis on simulation into the nursing program of learning.
• Follow campus regulations, local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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