CLINICAL/LAB TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRANT-FUNDED, PART-TIME POOL)

Del Mar College Testing Center; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Clinical/Lab Teaching Assistant to support nursing students in clinical environments. This part-time, grant-funded role involves assisting faculty in teaching and evaluating nursing students, ensuring they acquire essential patient care skills in lab settings. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals while working closely with experienced faculty. Ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background, relevant certifications, and a passion for teaching. If you are looking to make a difference in nursing education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year clinical experience required.
• Current RN licensure in Texas is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision of nursing students in clinical settings.
• Evaluate clinical performance and assist with skill practice.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching skills

Patient care skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

BLS certification

Job description

CLINICAL/LAB TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRANT-FUNDED, PART-TIME POOL)

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of this grant-funded position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. There is no right or expectancy of continued employment beyond the terms of the employment agreement.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. An application is valid for one year, at which time applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply and update their information.

Position Information

Posting Number: PT750

Job Title: CLINICAL/LAB TEACHING ASSISTANT (GRANT-FUNDED, PART-TIME POOL)

Department: Nurse Education

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Part-Time

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Open Date: 08/21/2018

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The Clinical/Lab Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting with the supervision of nursing students in the clinical environment, evaluation of clinical performance, and grading of clinical assignments all under the supervision of an assigned Master’s or Doctorate-prepared faculty. The position will also include assisting students with patient care skill practice in onsite skills labs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing ***OR*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas (Submission of certification required).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare provider certification (Submission of certification is required).
• Current negative Tuberculin (TB) and other required immunizations as stipulated by healthcare agencies. Documentation of current negative TB Test and other immunizations are required prior to the first day of employment.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Three (3) years clinical work experience.
• Experience teaching at the secondary or college level.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.

Job Duties

• Assist students with skill acquisition in a campus lab and or clinical site.
• Assist faculty with a variety of teaching methods and materials to ensure help students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Follow a pre-set lab procedure, coach students, and check-off student practice in the lab. Assist in daily activities and services of the Nursing Skills Lab including record-keeping, scheduling, lab set-up and take-down as well as management of lab equipment and supplies. Support processes for maintaining and repairing skills lab equipment. Provide assistance to faculty and students in the skills/simulation lab setting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon needs of the department and availability of continued funding. Do you remain interested in the position?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have an Associate's degree in Nursing ***or*** a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
  • Yes (Submission of transcripts required).
  • No.
• * Do you have at least one (1) year clinical experience?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas?
  • Yes (Submission of licensure required).
  • No.
• * Do you have a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification?
  • Yes (Submission of certification required).
  • No.
• * This position requires a current, negative Tuberculin (TB) test and other required immunizations as stipulated by healthcare agencies. Documentation of current, negative TB test and other immunizations will be required prior to the first day of employment. Do you remain interested in this position?
  • Yes.
  • No.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts
• Certification(s)

Optional Documents

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.