Lab Assistant / Peer Mentor

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY is seeking Lab Assistants/Peer Mentors for the 2024-2025 Academic Year to support the College of Nursing. Responsibilities include assisting students in various skills training, maintaining the simulation lab, and collaborating with staff. Ideal candidates should be full-time nursing students in good academic standing, with manual dexterity and the ability to lift medical equipment. This is a part-time position with flexible hours designed around class schedules.

Qualifications

• Supporting students in practices like vital signs and assessments.
• Students in good academic standing required.
• References from clinical faculty needed for application.

Responsabilités

• Assist students in practicing vital signs and medical procedures.
• Help maintain SLRC and support simulation events.
• Tracking student visits for deliberate practice.

Connaissances

Manual Dexterity

Vital Signs Assessment

Patient Interaction Skills

Formation

Currently enrolled College of Nursing student

Description du poste

Lab Assistant/Peer Mentor

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Posting Details

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Position Information

• Posting Number: 20255422V
• Position Title: Lab Assistant/Peer Mentor
• Posting Type: Student
• Hours/week: 2-10
• Eligibility: Work-study preferred but open to all students
• Semester: 2024-2025 Academic Year
• Location: Driscoll Hall
• Detailed Work Schedule: To be determined and built around class schedule. Looking for availability during summer and/or Fall and Spring 2025-26.
• Number of positions: 8-10
• Department: 937-FCN Simulation & LRC
• Contact Name: Gail Furman
• Contact Phone/Extension: 6105196596

Position Summary

Job Description Summary: Peer Mentors (PMs) are assigned to work in the SLRC to provide support to students and staff. Support includes:

• Review of basic skills (practicing vital signs and health assessment)
• Assist students with Deliberate Practice (DP), including tracking student visits
• Help students with skills such as vital signs, BP, catheterization, injections, etc.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of simulation events
• Help maintain the SLRC

Requirements: Students in good academic standing; full-time enrolled College of Nursing students.

Additional Information:

• Lab Assistant/Peer Mentors must supply two references from clinical faculty. Please upload these to your application.

Physical Demands:

• Assist with lifting/moving mannequins over 25 lbs, medical equipment, beds, tables, carts, audiovisual equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity and standing for periods of time.

Wage Rate: $10.00 per hour

Application Details

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for work-study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Have you ever worked on campus before? If “Y”, specify department and semester/year.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your availability (days, times)?

  (Open Ended Question)

Optional Applicant Documents:

Required Documents:

• Letters of Reference (upload via application)

Optional Documents:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document