Student - Nursing Lab Assistant

Occupational Summary:

This position works with faculty in preparing labs, including set-up and clean-up of lab activities. The role also serves as a resource to students utilizing the lab for practice of psychomotor skills.

Work Performed:

1. Coordinate day-to-day activities and services of the nursing lab, including lab set up and clean up, management of lab equipment and supplies, tracking of supply use.
2. Serve as a resource to students utilizing the lab for practice of psychomotor skills.
3. Ensure the lab/classroom/storage is clean, safe, and organized; promotes safe lab practices.
4. Report the need for repairs of lab equipment to faculty.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Student who has completed the first semester of the nursing program and is in good standing within the program.
2. Physical requirements may include:
   1. Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds
   2. Subject to walking, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motions
   3. Dexterity to perform nursing skills and operate equipment, including a computer
3. Recent clinical background with knowledge of:
   1. Medical skills, equipment, and technology used in nursing practice
   2. Lab equipment and supplies
   3. Safety standards and practices used in clinical and lab settings
4. Proficiency using standard office software applications.
5. Must be enrolled full time at Newman University (12 credit hours or more per semester).
6. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.